Utilities & Infrastructure in Defiance, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.0%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

103

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.0%
Cellular Data Plan
68.0%
Satellite
1.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.7%
No Internet Access
11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.5%

of households

Smartphone

69.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.0%

of households

Tablet

53.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
82.5%
Smartphone
69.9%
Desktop / Laptop
66.0%
Tablet
53.4%
Smartphone Only
10.7%
No Computer
17.5%

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

250

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water2500

78.6% of households in Defiance have broadband internet access. 67.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 10.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 250 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.