Utilities & Infrastructure in Marion, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.8%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

16,744

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
79.8%
Cellular Data Plan
84.7%
Satellite
4.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.7%
No Internet Access
4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.1%

of households

Smartphone

91.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.5%

of households

Tablet

66.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.1%
Smartphone
91.4%
Desktop / Laptop
82.5%
Tablet
66.6%
Smartphone Only
8.8%
No Computer
4.0%

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

42,861

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MARION MUNICIPAL WATER DEPTCommunityGround water41,6230
EAGLE RIDGECommunityPurchased ground water1,0050
GLENBROOK COVE AREACommunityGUP2330

92.3% of households in Marion have broadband internet access. 79.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 42,861 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.