Utilities & Infrastructure in Cedar Rapids, IA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
91.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
77.1%
of households
No Internet
5.5%
of households
Total Households
58,870
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.7%
of households
Smartphone
91.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
80.6%
of households
Tablet
60.7%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
17
Population Served
143,458
Violations (5yr)
4
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT | Community | Ground water under influence of surface water | 141,831 | 0 |
| MARTELLE WATER WORKS | Community | Ground water | 249 | 0 |
| COUNTRY MANOR ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 228 | 0 |
| VERN ACRES (OLIPHANT ADDITION) | Community | Ground water | 150 | 0 |
| ANCHORS POINT COA | Community | Ground water | 150 | 0 |
| OAK VALLEY | Community | Ground water | 100 | 0 |
| DEER RIDGE HOMEOWNERS WATER ASSC. | Community | Ground water | 94 | 0 |
| TWIN KNOLLS FOURTH/FIFTH ADDITION | Community | Ground water | 90 | 0 |
| OAK RIDGE LAKE ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 88 | 1 |
| WEST POST ESTATES ADDITION | Community | Ground water | 85 | 0 |
| BIG CREEK BLUFFS | Community | Ground water | 80 | 0 |
| BRITTANY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 72 | 0 |
| GREEN LAKE MHP | Community | Ground water | 70 | 0 |
| GLENN OAKS ADDITION | Community | Ground water | 58 | 3 |
| CRESTWOOD ACRES | Community | Ground water | 50 | 0 |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE | Community | Ground water | 33 | 0 |
| KURTH ADDITION | Community | Ground water | 30 | 0 |
91.1% of households in Cedar Rapids have broadband internet access. 77.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. 10.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 17 water systems, providing water to 143,458 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.