Utilities & Infrastructure in Rome, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

41.9%

of households

No Internet

23.3%

of households

Total Households

43

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
41.9%
Cellular Data Plan
72.1%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.9%
No Internet Access
23.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.1%

of households

Smartphone

81.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

37.2%

of households

Tablet

7.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.1%
Smartphone
81.4%
Desktop / Laptop
37.2%
Tablet
7.0%
Smartphone Only
46.5%
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).

76.7% of households in Rome have broadband internet access. 41.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.3% of households have no internet access. 46.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.