Utilities & Infrastructure in Pelican Rapids, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.8%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

968

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.8%

Cellular Data Plan

74.5%

Satellite

3.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.2%

No Internet Access

11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.0%

of households

Tablet

58.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.5%

Smartphone

79.7%

Desktop / Laptop

68.0%

Tablet

58.8%

Smartphone Only

9.4%

No Computer

10.5%

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

2,642

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
Pelican Rapids	Community	Ground water	2,577	0
Stony Bar Association	Community	Ground water	40	0
River and Woods Mobile Home Park	Community	Ground water	25	37

84.1% of households in Pelican Rapids have broadband internet access. 61.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.8% of households have no internet access. 9.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 2,642 people. A total of 37 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.