Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairfax, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.6%

of households

No Internet

5.5%

of households

Total Households

985

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
87.6%
Cellular Data Plan
90.7%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.2%
No Internet Access
5.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.2%

of households

Tablet

76.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.8%
Smartphone
92.0%
Desktop / Laptop
89.2%
Tablet
76.1%
Smartphone Only
1.5%
No Computer
5.2%

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

2

Population Served

2,853

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FAIRFAX WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water2,8280
TERRY WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water250

94.5% of households in Fairfax have broadband internet access. 87.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,853 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.