Utilities & Infrastructure in Elkader, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.3%

of households

No Internet

15.7%

of households

Total Households

610

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.3%
Cellular Data Plan
73.0%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.2%
No Internet Access
15.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.4%

of households

Smartphone

74.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.7%

of households

Tablet

60.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.4%
Smartphone
74.3%
Desktop / Laptop
67.7%
Tablet
60.7%
Smartphone Only
10.0%
No Computer
13.6%

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

1,219

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ELKADER MUNI WATER DEPTCommunityGround water1,2190

81.8% of households in Elkader have broadband internet access. 61.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.7% of households have no internet access. 10.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,219 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.