Utilities & Infrastructure in Riceville, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.6%

of households

No Internet

11.2%

of households

Total Households

383

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.6%

Cellular Data Plan

72.3%

Satellite

1.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.6%

No Internet Access

11.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.8%

of households

Smartphone

80.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.9%

of households

Tablet

48.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.8%

Smartphone

80.7%

Desktop / Laptop

68.9%

Tablet

48.8%

Smartphone Only

9.1%

No Computer

11.2%

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

Population Served

1,654

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
RICEVILLE WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	816
LIME SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	473
IONIA WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	226
CHESTER WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	139

77.0% of households in Riceville have broadband internet access. 61.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.2% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 1,654 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.