Utilities & Infrastructure in Carter Lake, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.1%

of households

No Internet

14.6%

of households

Total Households

1,389

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.1%
Cellular Data Plan
80.8%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.1%
No Internet Access
14.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.1%

of households

Smartphone

84.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

of households

Tablet

58.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.1%
Smartphone
84.3%
Desktop / Laptop
71.6%
Tablet
58.8%
Smartphone Only
6.6%
No Computer
10.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

3,791

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CARTER LAKE WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water3,7910

83.2% of households in Carter Lake have broadband internet access. 69.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.6% of households have no internet access. 6.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,791 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.