Utilities & Infrastructure in Glidden, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.2%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

455

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.2%
Cellular Data Plan
79.8%
Satellite
8.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.7%
No Internet Access
12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.6%

of households

Smartphone

84.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.0%

of households

Tablet

63.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.6%
Smartphone
84.6%
Desktop / Laptop
76.0%
Tablet
63.1%
Smartphone Only
13.2%
No Computer
6.4%

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

1,232

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GLIDDEN WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water1,1510
RALSTON WATER TREATMENT PLANTCommunityGround water810

86.6% of households in Glidden have broadband internet access. 73.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 13.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,232 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.