Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.1%

of households

No Internet

18.1%

of households

Total Households

149

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.1%
Cellular Data Plan
71.1%
Satellite
12.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.4%
No Internet Access
18.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

85.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.8%

of households

Tablet

60.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.3%
Smartphone
85.2%
Desktop / Laptop
67.8%
Tablet
60.4%
Smartphone Only
14.1%
No Computer
8.7%

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

3

Population Served

769

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SALEM WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water3960
STOCKPORT WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased surface water2720
WESTWOOD WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water1010

79.2% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 63.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.1% of households have no internet access. 14.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 769 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.