Utilities & Infrastructure in Chariton, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.6%

of households

No Internet

18.8%

of households

Total Households

1,825

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.6%
Cellular Data Plan
73.5%
Satellite
6.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.0%
No Internet Access
18.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.0%

of households

Smartphone

80.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.7%

of households

Tablet

47.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.0%
Smartphone
80.9%
Desktop / Laptop
59.7%
Tablet
47.2%
Smartphone Only
19.1%
No Computer
13.0%

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

4,381

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKSCommunityPurchased surface water4,3810

78.0% of households in Chariton have broadband internet access. 57.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.8% of households have no internet access. 19.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 4,381 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.