Utilities & Infrastructure in Lester, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.1%

of households

No Internet

6.7%

of households

Total Households

104

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.1%
Cellular Data Plan
88.5%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.5%
No Internet Access
6.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.7%

of households

Tablet

70.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
100.0%
Smartphone
91.4%
Desktop / Laptop
82.7%
Tablet
70.2%
Smartphone Only
10.6%

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

296

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LESTER WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water2960

91.4% of households in Lester have broadband internet access. 73.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.7% of households have no internet access. 10.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 296 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.