Utilities & Infrastructure in Red Oak, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.4%

of households

No Internet

17.1%

of households

Total Households

2,502

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.4%
Cellular Data Plan
72.2%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.4%
No Internet Access
17.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.1%

of households

Smartphone

80.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.6%

of households

Tablet

46.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.1%
Smartphone
80.1%
Desktop / Laptop
61.6%
Tablet
46.9%
Smartphone Only
17.2%
No Computer
14.0%

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

5,596

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RED OAK WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water5,5960

79.0% of households in Red Oak have broadband internet access. 59.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.1% of households have no internet access. 17.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,596 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.