Utilities & Infrastructure in Northfield, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.9%

of households

No Internet

3.2%

of households

Total Households

6,368

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.9%
Cellular Data Plan
85.9%
Satellite
7.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.1%
No Internet Access
3.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.7%

of households

Smartphone

92.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.8%

of households

Tablet

67.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.7%
Smartphone
92.4%
Desktop / Laptop
77.8%
Tablet
67.8%
Smartphone Only
8.8%
No Computer
2.3%

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

23,275

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NorthfieldCommunityGround water20,7900
Carleton CollegeCommunityGround water2,4850

94.2% of households in Northfield have broadband internet access. 78.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.2% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 23,275 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.