Utilities & Infrastructure in Dawson, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

9.3%

of households

No Internet

18.5%

of households

Total Households

54

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
9.3%
Cellular Data Plan
75.9%
Satellite
31.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
35.2%
No Internet Access
18.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.3%

of households

Smartphone

81.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

51.9%

of households

Tablet

31.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.3%
Smartphone
81.5%
Desktop / Laptop
51.9%
Tablet
31.5%
Smartphone Only
25.9%
No Computer
16.7%

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

116

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DAWSON WATER WORKSCommunityGround water1160

75.9% of households in Dawson have broadband internet access. 9.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 35.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.5% of households have no internet access. 25.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 116 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.