Utilities & Infrastructure in Dawson, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.5%

of households

No Internet

17.9%

of households

Total Households

616

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.5%
Cellular Data Plan
77.1%
Satellite
7.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.3%
No Internet Access
17.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.4%

of households

Tablet

59.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.4%
Smartphone
85.2%
Desktop / Laptop
74.4%
Tablet
59.6%
Smartphone Only
11.2%
No Computer
9.6%

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

1,540

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DawsonCommunityGround water1,5400

81.0% of households in Dawson have broadband internet access. 67.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.9% of households have no internet access. 11.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,540 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.