Utilities & Infrastructure in Detroit Lakes, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.5%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

4,485

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.5%

Cellular Data Plan

80.7%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.2%

No Internet Access

6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.1%

of households

Tablet

58.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.8%

Smartphone

87.8%

Desktop / Laptop

73.1%

Tablet

58.0%

Smartphone Only

11.8%

No Computer

6.2%

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

10,245

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
Detroit Lakes	Community	Ground water	10,038	0
HIGHLAND MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Purchased surface water	107	0
Oak Grove Mobile Home Park	Community	Ground water	60	15
Brandy Lake Estates	Community	Ground water	40	0

90.4% of households in Detroit Lakes have broadband internet access. 69.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 10,245 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.