Utilities & Infrastructure in Iola, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.2%

of households

No Internet

14.2%

of households

Total Households

2,229

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.2%

Cellular Data Plan

64.7%

Satellite

4.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.1%

No Internet Access

14.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.3%

of households

Smartphone

80.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

of households

Tablet

55.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.3%

Smartphone

80.7%

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

Tablet

55.2%

Smartphone Only

11.7%

No Computer

10.7%

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

Population Served

5,576

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
IOLA, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	5,343	0
ALLEN CO RWD 15	Community	Purchased surface water	135	0
ALLEN CO RWD 4	Community	Purchased surface water	52	2
ALLEN CO RWD 6	Community	Purchased surface water	45	0
PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 5	Community	Surface water	1	0

82.7% of households in Iola have broadband internet access. 65.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.2% of households have no internet access. 11.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 5,576 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.