Utilities & Infrastructure in Sheldon, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.2%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

2,086

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.2%
Cellular Data Plan
83.7%
Satellite
2.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.7%
No Internet Access
4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

86.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.0%

of households

Tablet

54.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.2%
Smartphone
86.3%
Desktop / Laptop
75.0%
Tablet
54.5%
Smartphone Only
15.3%
No Computer
6.8%

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

5,512

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water5,5120

91.9% of households in Sheldon have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. 15.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,512 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.