Utilities & Infrastructure in Mason City, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.7%

of households

No Internet

10.1%

of households

Total Households

12,678

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.7%
Cellular Data Plan
78.7%
Satellite
4.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.9%
No Internet Access
10.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.0%

of households

Tablet

52.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
84.4%
Desktop / Laptop
73.0%
Tablet
52.8%
Smartphone Only
12.2%
No Computer
7.1%

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

27,338

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MASON CITY WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water27,3380

87.1% of households in Mason City have broadband internet access. 70.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.1% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 27,338 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.