Utilities & Infrastructure in Lost Nation, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

70.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.5%

of households

No Internet

22.5%

of households

Total Households

182

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.5%
Cellular Data Plan
69.2%
Satellite
1.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.2%
No Internet Access
22.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

75.3%

of households

Smartphone

70.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.4%

of households

Tablet

41.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
75.3%
Smartphone
70.9%
Desktop / Laptop
65.4%
Tablet
41.2%
Smartphone Only
6.6%
No Computer
24.7%

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

434

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LOST NATION WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water4340

70.9% of households in Lost Nation have broadband internet access. 61.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.5% of households have no internet access. 6.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 434 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.