Utilities & Infrastructure in Rock Rapids, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.8%

of households

No Internet

10.4%

of households

Total Households

1,017

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.8%

Cellular Data Plan

71.1%

Satellite

6.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.4%

No Internet Access

10.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.7%

of households

Smartphone

78.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

of households

Tablet

65.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.7%

Smartphone

78.3%

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

Tablet

65.2%

Smartphone Only

4.4%

No Computer

12.3%

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

7,698

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
ROCK RAPIDS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	2,611
LYON-SIOUX RWS-DOON	Community	Ground water	1,765
LYON-SIOUX RWS-BIG SIOUX	Community	Ground water	1,530
LYON-SIOUX RWS-ROCK RAPIDS	Community	Purchased ground water	1,187
LYON-SIOUX RWS-BOYDEN	Community	Ground water	605

87.9% of households in Rock Rapids have broadband internet access. 76.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 7,698 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.