Utilities & Infrastructure in Mankato, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.4%

of households

No Internet

6.6%

of households

Total Households

17,655

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.4%

Cellular Data Plan

79.1%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.1%

No Internet Access

6.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

91.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.3%

of households

Tablet

62.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.2%

Smartphone

91.9%

Desktop / Laptop

84.3%

Tablet

62.7%

Smartphone Only

6.8%

No Computer

3.8%

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

43,913

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
Mankato	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	42,803	0
South Bend Township	Community	Ground water	325	0
Skyline	Community	Ground water	289	0
Rapidan Development Company, Inc.	Community	Ground water	164	0
School Sisters of Notre Dame	Community	Ground water	140	0
Hillcrest Health Care Center	Community	Ground water	94	3
Riverbend Homes and More	Community	Ground water	60	0
Terrace View East Condominium Assoc.	Community	Ground water	38	0

85.8% of households in Mankato have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.6% of households have no internet access. 6.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 43,913 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.