Utilities & Infrastructure in Early, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

49.8%

of households

No Internet

20.5%

of households

Total Households

313

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

49.8%

Cellular Data Plan

69.3%

Satellite

12.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.6%

No Internet Access

20.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.8%

of households

Tablet

43.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.3%

Smartphone

85.0%

Desktop / Laptop

66.8%

Tablet

43.1%

Smartphone Only

23.3%

No Computer

6.7%

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

Population Served

587

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
EARLY MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	587	11

76.7% of households in Early have broadband internet access. 49.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.5% of households have no internet access. 23.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 587 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.