Utilities & Infrastructure in Elma, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

70.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

40.7%

of households

No Internet

23.8%

of households

Total Households

273

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
40.7%
Cellular Data Plan
67.0%
Satellite
5.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
24.2%
No Internet Access
23.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.1%

of households

Smartphone

74.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.6%

of households

Tablet

44.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
82.1%
Smartphone
74.0%
Desktop / Laptop
54.6%
Tablet
44.3%
Smartphone Only
18.7%
No Computer
18.0%

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

505

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ELMA WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water5050

70.7% of households in Elma have broadband internet access. 40.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.8% of households have no internet access. 18.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 505 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.