Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairmont, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.1%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

4,791

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.1%
Cellular Data Plan
72.5%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

77.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

of households

Tablet

57.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.7%
Smartphone
77.8%
Desktop / Laptop
73.2%
Tablet
57.2%
Smartphone Only
10.8%
No Computer
8.3%

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

10,328

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FairmontCommunitySurface water10,3280

85.1% of households in Fairmont have broadband internet access. 71.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 10,328 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.