Utilities & Infrastructure in Polk City, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.7%

of households

No Internet

2.1%

of households

Total Households

2,032

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.7%

Cellular Data Plan

92.7%

Satellite

12.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.1%

No Internet Access

2.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

94.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.1%

of households

Tablet

75.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

100.0%

Smartphone

94.8%

Desktop / Laptop

90.1%

Tablet

75.4%

Smartphone Only

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

6,558

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
POLK CITY WATER SUPPLY	Community	Purchased surface water	6,533	0
CIWW ( POLK CITY)	Community	Purchased surface water	25	0

95.2% of households in Polk City have broadband internet access. 81.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.1% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,558 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.