Utilities & Infrastructure in Olds, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.5%

of households

No Internet

6.5%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.5%

Cellular Data Plan

91.3%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

37.0%

No Internet Access

6.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.5%

of households

Tablet

39.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.5%

Smartphone

91.3%

Desktop / Laptop

56.5%

Tablet

39.1%

Smartphone Only

37.0%

No Computer

6.5%

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

Population Served

584

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COLUMBUS CITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY	Community	Purchased ground water	392	0
OLDS MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT	Community	Purchased surface water	192	0

93.5% of households in Olds have broadband internet access. 56.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 37.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. 37.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 584 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.