Utilities & Infrastructure in Decorah, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.3%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

2,913

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.3%
Cellular Data Plan
81.4%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.1%
No Internet Access
9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.3%

of households

Tablet

56.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.7%
Smartphone
84.5%
Desktop / Laptop
77.3%
Tablet
56.5%
Smartphone Only
7.1%
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

8,390

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DECORAH WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water7,6150
FREEPORT WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water7750

87.9% of households in Decorah have broadband internet access. 73.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 7.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 8,390 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.