Utilities & Infrastructure in Fort Dodge, IA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
81.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
57.6%
of households
No Internet
12.7%
of households
Total Households
10,556
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
88.9%
of households
Smartphone
83.2%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
67.2%
of households
Tablet
53.8%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
19
Population Served
29,432
Violations (5yr)
67
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT DODGE WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 25,874 | 0 |
| DAYTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 772 | 0 |
| OTHO WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 431 | 0 |
| LEHIGH WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 395 | 14 |
| CALLENDER WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 371 | 0 |
| HARCOURT WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 265 | 0 |
| BARNUM WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 175 | 0 |
| DEERWOOD ESTATES UTILITIES | Community | Ground water | 175 | 0 |
| MOORLAND WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 168 | 0 |
| LAKEWOOD UTILITIES | Community | Ground water | 135 | 0 |
| LIZARD CREEK RANCH | Community | Ground water | 125 | 0 |
| LANESBORO WATER WORKS | Community | Purchased ground water | 119 | 31 |
| WOODLAND ACRES | Community | Ground water | 110 | 0 |
| FRONTIER VILLAGE | Community | Purchased ground water | 108 | 0 |
| KNIERIM WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 53 | 22 |
| TIMBERLANE WATER ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 48 | 0 |
| NORTH COALVILLE WATER WORKS | Community | Ground water | 43 | 0 |
| RINARD WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 38 | 0 |
| CENTRAL WATER WORKS | Community | Ground water | 27 | 0 |
81.0% of households in Fort Dodge have broadband internet access. 57.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.7% of households have no internet access. 14.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 19 water systems, providing water to 29,432 people. A total of 67 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.