Utilities & Infrastructure in Jefferson, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.1%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

2,108

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.1%
Cellular Data Plan
75.5%
Satellite
7.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.8%

of households

Tablet

58.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.7%
Smartphone
84.4%
Desktop / Laptop
76.8%
Tablet
58.3%
Smartphone Only
11.6%
No Computer
7.3%

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

1

Population Served

4,182

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
JEFFERSON WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water4,1820

85.4% of households in Jefferson have broadband internet access. 75.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 4,182 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.