Utilities & Infrastructure in Northwood, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.9%

of households

No Internet

14.8%

of households

Total Households

930

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.9%
Cellular Data Plan
73.6%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.9%
No Internet Access
14.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.0%

of households

Smartphone

80.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.4%

of households

Tablet

51.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.0%
Smartphone
80.0%
Desktop / Laptop
72.4%
Tablet
51.9%
Smartphone Only
9.6%
No Computer
13.0%

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

1

Population Served

2,072

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NORTHWOOD WATERWORKSCommunityGround water2,0720

82.9% of households in Northwood have broadband internet access. 72.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.8% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,072 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.