Utilities & Infrastructure in Lancaster, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.9%

of households

No Internet

8.5%

of households

Total Households

153

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.9%

Cellular Data Plan

67.3%

Satellite

8.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.4%

No Internet Access

8.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

of households

Tablet

68.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.5%

Smartphone

89.5%

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

Tablet

68.0%

Smartphone Only

10.5%

No Computer

6.5%

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

Population Served

511

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
Lancaster	Community	Purchased ground water	361	0
Oak Manor Mobile Home Park	Community	Ground water	150	31

86.9% of households in Lancaster have broadband internet access. 71.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.5% of households have no internet access. 10.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 511 people. A total of 31 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.