Utilities & Infrastructure in Clear Lake, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.5%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

3,422

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.5%
Cellular Data Plan
79.6%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.5%
No Internet Access
11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.0%

of households

Tablet

57.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.7%
Smartphone
83.1%
Desktop / Laptop
73.0%
Tablet
57.9%
Smartphone Only
10.2%
No Computer
8.3%

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

2

Population Served

7,737

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CLEAR LAKE WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water7,6870
LONG BEACH MOBILE PARKCommunityGround water500

86.2% of households in Clear Lake have broadband internet access. 68.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 7,737 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.