Utilities & Infrastructure in Emmetsburg, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.5%

of households

No Internet

13.4%

of households

Total Households

1,628

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.5%
Cellular Data Plan
70.9%
Satellite
6.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.5%
No Internet Access
13.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

78.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.4%

of households

Tablet

60.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.7%
Smartphone
78.8%
Desktop / Laptop
74.4%
Tablet
60.7%
Smartphone Only
7.4%
No Computer
9.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

13.4¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

10.2¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

6.8¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$112

residential

21% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Iowa averages 13.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $112. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

3,733

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water3,7330

83.7% of households in Emmetsburg have broadband internet access. 75.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.4% of households have no internet access. 7.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,733 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.