Utilities & Infrastructure in Palmer, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

46.2%

of households

No Internet

16.7%

of households

Total Households

78

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
46.2%
Cellular Data Plan
71.8%
Satellite
28.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
1.3%
No Internet Access
16.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.5%

of households

Smartphone

76.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

41.0%

of households

Tablet

59.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.5%
Smartphone
76.9%
Desktop / Laptop
41.0%
Tablet
59.0%
Smartphone Only
9.0%
No Computer
11.5%

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

1

Population Served

138

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PALMER WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water1380

76.9% of households in Palmer have broadband internet access. 46.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.7% of households have no internet access. 9.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 138 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.