Utilities & Infrastructure in Granite Falls, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.2%

of households

No Internet

11.4%

of households

Total Households

1,202

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.2%
Cellular Data Plan
83.4%
Satellite
10.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.4%
No Internet Access
11.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

90.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.4%

of households

Tablet

63.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
90.6%
Desktop / Laptop
80.4%
Tablet
63.1%
Smartphone Only
10.4%
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

2

Population Served

4,743

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
Granite FallsCommunityGround water2,8430
UPPER SIOUX COMMUNITYCommunityGround water1,9000

88.6% of households in Granite Falls have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.4% of households have no internet access. 10.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,743 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.