Utilities & Infrastructure in Shellsburg, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.0%

of households

No Internet

11.4%

of households

Total Households

273

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.0%

Cellular Data Plan

78.4%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.7%

No Internet Access

11.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.1%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

of households

Tablet

57.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.1%

Smartphone

90.5%

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

Tablet

57.5%

Smartphone Only

12.8%

No Computer

5.9%

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

961

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	961	0

88.6% of households in Shellsburg have broadband internet access. 70.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.4% 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 961 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.