Utilities & Infrastructure in Colfax, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.3%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

755

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.3%
Cellular Data Plan
74.6%
Satellite
8.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.3%
No Internet Access
11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

91.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.7%

of households

Tablet

57.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
91.0%
Desktop / Laptop
72.7%
Tablet
57.6%
Smartphone Only
15.4%
No Computer
5.7%

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

2,305

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLFAX WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water2,3050

85.2% of households in Colfax have broadband internet access. 65.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 15.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,305 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.