Utilities & Infrastructure in Shelby, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.2%

of households

No Internet

6.4%

of households

Total Households

390

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.2%
Cellular Data Plan
81.3%
Satellite
7.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.9%
No Internet Access
6.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

of households

Tablet

60.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
81.8%
Tablet
60.3%
Smartphone Only
12.8%
No Computer
2.8%

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

727

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SHELBY WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water7270

86.4% of households in Shelby have broadband internet access. 67.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.4% of households have no internet access. 12.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 727 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.