Utilities & Infrastructure in Fergus Falls, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.4%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

6,404

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.4%
Cellular Data Plan
75.3%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.4%
No Internet Access
10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

81.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.1%

of households

Tablet

60.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.0%
Smartphone
81.2%
Desktop / Laptop
73.1%
Tablet
60.0%
Smartphone Only
7.7%
No Computer
7.0%

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

2

Population Served

14,362

Violations (5yr)

34

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
Fergus FallsCommunitySurface water14,1940
ElizabethCommunityGround water16834

85.1% of households in Fergus Falls have broadband internet access. 73.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. 7.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 14,362 people. A total of 34 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.