Utilities & Infrastructure in Lafayette, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.7%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

172

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.7%
Cellular Data Plan
79.7%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.8%
No Internet Access
10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.6%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.8%

of households

Tablet

63.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.6%
Smartphone
88.4%
Desktop / Laptop
73.8%
Tablet
63.4%
Smartphone Only
11.6%
No Computer
6.4%

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

504

Violations (5yr)

7

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LafayetteCommunityGround water5047

87.8% of households in Lafayette have broadband internet access. 76.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 504 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.