Utilities & Infrastructure in Fosston, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.7%

of households

No Internet

16.8%

of households

Total Households

560

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.7%
Cellular Data Plan
65.9%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.5%
No Internet Access
16.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.8%

of households

Smartphone

76.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

of households

Tablet

45.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.8%
Smartphone
76.1%
Desktop / Laptop
59.3%
Tablet
45.2%
Smartphone Only
18.6%
No Computer
13.2%

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

1

Population Served

1,385

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FosstonCommunityGround water1,3850

76.1% of households in Fosston have broadband internet access. 57.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.8% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,385 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.