Utilities & Infrastructure in Carson, IA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
82.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
65.0%
of households
No Internet
12.2%
of households
Total Households
311
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
91.3%
of households
Smartphone
79.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
75.2%
of households
Tablet
58.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
13.4¢
per kWh
-30% vs <10K avg
Commercial Rate
10.2¢
per kWh
-34% vs <10K avg
Industrial Rate
6.8¢
per kWh
-43% vs <10K avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$112
residential
-24% vs <10K avg
21% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Iowa averages 13.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $112. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Carson vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Population Served
910
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARSON WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 766 | 0 |
| HENDERSON WATER DEPARTMENT | Community | Ground water | 144 | 0 |
82.3% of households in Carson have broadband internet access. 65.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.2% of households have no internet access. 10.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 910 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.