Utilities & Infrastructure in Forest City, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.5%

of households

No Internet

13.1%

of households

Total Households

1,564

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.5%

Cellular Data Plan

82.0%

Satellite

2.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.9%

No Internet Access

13.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

90.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.9%

of households

Tablet

56.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.8%

Smartphone

90.1%

Desktop / Laptop

75.9%

Tablet

56.0%

Smartphone Only

8.8%

No Computer

7.2%

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

Population Served

4,285

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FOREST CITY WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	4,285	0

84.7% of households in Forest City have broadband internet access. 72.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.1% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 4,285 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.