Utilities & Infrastructure in Emerson, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.4%

of households

No Internet

14.6%

of households

Total Households

233

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.4%
Cellular Data Plan
73.4%
Satellite
7.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.3%
No Internet Access
14.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.5%

of households

Tablet

54.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.1%
Smartphone
87.6%
Desktop / Laptop
72.5%
Tablet
54.1%
Smartphone Only
12.5%
No Computer
6.9%

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

412

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EMERSON WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water4120

83.7% of households in Emerson have broadband internet access. 70.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.6% of households have no internet access. 12.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 412 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.