Utilities & Infrastructure in Charles City, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.0%

of households

No Internet

18.9%

of households

Total Households

3,267

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.0%
Cellular Data Plan
72.3%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.0%
No Internet Access
18.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.0%

of households

Smartphone

78.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.3%

of households

Tablet

50.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.0%
Smartphone
78.5%
Desktop / Laptop
62.3%
Tablet
50.9%
Smartphone Only
15.7%
No Computer
15.0%

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

7,446

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHARLES CITY WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water7,4460

80.1% of households in Charles City have broadband internet access. 63.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.9% of households have no internet access. 15.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 7,446 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.