Utilities & Infrastructure in Cedar Rapids, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband 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

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.1%
Cellular Data Plan
82.3%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.7%
No Internet Access
5.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.7%

of households

Smartphone

91.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

of households

Tablet

60.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.7%
Smartphone
91.4%
Desktop / Laptop
80.6%
Tablet
60.7%
Smartphone Only
10.0%
No Computer
4.3%

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

17

Population Served

143,458

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CEDAR RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water under influence of surface water141,8310
MARTELLE WATER WORKSCommunityGround water2490
COUNTRY MANOR ESTATESCommunityGround water2280
VERN ACRES (OLIPHANT ADDITION)CommunityGround water1500
ANCHORS POINT COACommunityGround water1500
OAK VALLEYCommunityGround water1000
DEER RIDGE HOMEOWNERS WATER ASSC.CommunityGround water940
TWIN KNOLLS FOURTH/FIFTH ADDITIONCommunityGround water900
OAK RIDGE LAKE ESTATESCommunityGround water881
WEST POST ESTATES ADDITIONCommunityGround water850
BIG CREEK BLUFFSCommunityGround water800
BRITTANY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water720
GREEN LAKE MHPCommunityGround water700
GLENN OAKS ADDITIONCommunityGround water583
CRESTWOOD ACRESCommunityGround water500
CHESTNUT RIDGECommunityGround water330
KURTH ADDITIONCommunityGround water300

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.