Utilities & Infrastructure in Essex, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.4%

of households

No Internet

19.0%

of households

Total Households

394

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.4%
Cellular Data Plan
73.9%
Satellite
3.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.4%
No Internet Access
19.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.8%

of households

Smartphone

78.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.7%

of households

Tablet

49.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.8%
Smartphone
78.4%
Desktop / Laptop
64.7%
Tablet
49.8%
Smartphone Only
12.7%
No Computer
15.2%

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

722

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ESSEX WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water7220

81.0% of households in Essex have broadband internet access. 73.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.0% of households have no internet access. 12.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 722 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.