Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairbank, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.7%

of households

No Internet

7.8%

of households

Total Households

552

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.7%
Cellular Data Plan
82.3%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.9%
No Internet Access
7.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.0%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.0%

of households

Tablet

57.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.0%
Smartphone
88.0%
Desktop / Laptop
77.0%
Tablet
57.8%
Smartphone Only
13.0%
No Computer
6.0%

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

1,111

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water1,1110

88.6% of households in Fairbank have broadband internet access. 68.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.8% of households have no internet access. 13.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,111 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.