Utilities & Infrastructure in Ely, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.9%

of households

No Internet

5.3%

of households

Total Households

790

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.9%
Cellular Data Plan
87.2%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.5%
No Internet Access
5.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.1%

of households

Smartphone

96.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.9%

of households

Tablet

65.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.1%
Smartphone
96.0%
Desktop / Laptop
83.9%
Tablet
65.7%
Smartphone Only
8.7%
No Computer
1.9%

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

2,328

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ELY WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water2,3280

92.7% of households in Ely have broadband internet access. 82.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.3% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,328 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.