Utilities & Infrastructure in Ranier, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.8%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

240

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
58.8%
Cellular Data Plan
77.1%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.8%
No Internet Access
10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

of households

Tablet

52.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.8%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
68.3%
Tablet
52.5%
Smartphone Only
22.9%
No Computer
4.2%

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

565

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RanierCommunityPurchased surface water5650

81.7% of households in Ranier have broadband internet access. 58.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. 22.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 565 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.