Utilities & Infrastructure in Karlstad, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.2%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

270

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.2%
Cellular Data Plan
70.4%
Satellite
6.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.6%
No Internet Access
10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.1%

of households

Smartphone

76.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.7%

of households

Tablet

53.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.1%
Smartphone
76.3%
Desktop / Laptop
73.7%
Tablet
53.3%
Smartphone Only
9.6%
No Computer
15.9%

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

713

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KarlstadCommunityGround water7130

83.3% of households in Karlstad have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 713 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.