Utilities & Infrastructure in Ely, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.1%

of households

No Internet

8.4%

of households

Total Households

1,735

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.1%
Cellular Data Plan
74.8%
Satellite
14.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.9%
No Internet Access
8.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.3%

of households

Tablet

52.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.1%
Smartphone
85.0%
Desktop / Laptop
73.3%
Tablet
52.9%
Smartphone Only
9.4%
No Computer
8.9%

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

1

Population Served

3,258

Violations (5yr)

10

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ElyCommunitySurface water3,25810

88.7% of households in Ely have broadband internet access. 69.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.4% of households have no internet access. 9.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,258 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.