Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairfield, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.9%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

4,201

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.9%

Cellular Data Plan

77.2%

Satellite

4.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.6%

No Internet Access

7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

86.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.3%

of households

Tablet

57.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.1%

Smartphone

86.5%

Desktop / Laptop

82.3%

Tablet

57.9%

Smartphone Only

10.1%

No Computer

2.9%

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

10,289

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	9,821	0
JEFFERSON COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	468	0

87.5% of households in Fairfield have broadband internet access. 71.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 10.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 10,289 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.