Utilities & Infrastructure in Chelsea, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

60.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.0%

of households

No Internet

29.1%

of households

Total Households

127

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
48.0%
Cellular Data Plan
47.2%
Satellite
5.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.7%
No Internet Access
29.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

83.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.9%

of households

Tablet

36.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.3%
Smartphone
83.5%
Desktop / Laptop
55.9%
Tablet
36.2%
Smartphone Only
29.9%
No Computer
8.7%

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

229

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHELSEA WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water2290

60.6% of households in Chelsea have broadband internet access. 48.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 29.1% of households have no internet access. 29.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 229 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.