Utilities & Infrastructure in New London, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.9%

of households

No Internet

12.6%

of households

Total Households

841

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.9%
Cellular Data Plan
80.4%
Satellite
4.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.2%
No Internet Access
12.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.0%

of households

Tablet

59.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.4%
Smartphone
85.6%
Desktop / Laptop
73.0%
Tablet
59.6%
Smartphone Only
13.1%
No Computer
8.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

13.4¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

10.2¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

6.8¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$112

residential

21% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Iowa averages 13.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $112. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

1,910

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEW LONDON MUNIC WATER DEPTCommunityGround water1,9100

86.0% of households in New London have broadband internet access. 71.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.6% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,910 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.