Utilities & Infrastructure in Epworth, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.6%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

730

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.6%

Cellular Data Plan

77.7%

Satellite

10.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.7%

No Internet Access

9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

86.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

of households

Tablet

63.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.2%

Smartphone

86.2%

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

Tablet

63.3%

Smartphone Only

11.0%

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

Population Served

3,255

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
EPWORTH WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	2,023
ALPINE PARK	Community	Purchased ground water	932
THUNDER HILLS HOME & UTILITY ASSOC.	Community	Ground water	300

88.9% of households in Epworth have broadband internet access. 68.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,255 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.