Utilities & Infrastructure in Palo, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

89.0%

of households

No Internet

2.2%

of households

Total Households

401

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
89.0%
Cellular Data Plan
91.0%
Satellite
3.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.7%
No Internet Access
2.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.8%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.5%

of households

Tablet

78.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.8%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
88.5%
Tablet
78.8%
Smartphone Only
6.2%
No Computer
2.2%

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

1,407

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PALO WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water1,4070

96.3% of households in Palo have broadband internet access. 89.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.2% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,407 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.