Utilities & Infrastructure in West Branch, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.8%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

935

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.8%
Cellular Data Plan
80.3%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.8%
No Internet Access
9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.8%

of households

Tablet

62.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
86.7%
Desktop / Laptop
82.8%
Tablet
62.5%
Smartphone Only
6.2%
No Computer
5.7%

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

1

Population Served

2,509

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WEST BRANCH WATER WORKSCommunityGround water2,5090

90.2% of households in West Branch have broadband internet access. 80.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,509 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.