Utilities & Infrastructure in Independence, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.9%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

2,673

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.9%
Cellular Data Plan
79.8%
Satellite
3.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.4%
No Internet Access
11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

of households

Tablet

55.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.1%
Smartphone
85.4%
Desktop / Laptop
75.5%
Tablet
55.2%
Smartphone Only
12.9%
No Computer
8.9%

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

3

Population Served

6,220

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
INDEPENDENCE WATER DEPTCommunityGround water6,0640
PINTS WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water960
RIVER RIDGE HOACommunityGround water600

87.5% of households in Independence have broadband internet access. 75.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 6,220 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.