Utilities & Infrastructure in Rochester, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.9%

of households

No Internet

4.2%

of households

Total Households

50,658

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.9%
Cellular Data Plan
85.6%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.3%
No Internet Access
4.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.1%

of households

Tablet

67.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.2%
Smartphone
90.8%
Desktop / Laptop
85.1%
Tablet
67.3%
Smartphone Only
5.4%
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

9

Population Served

124,843

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RochesterCommunityGround water123,6240
Chester HeightsCommunityGround water3000
Zumbro Ridge EstatesCommunityGround water2700
Hallmark Terrace Mobile Home ParkCommunityGround water1700
Sandy Slopes CommunityCommunityGround water1580
Meadowbrook AdditionCommunityGround water1250
Briarwood SubdivisionCommunityGround water900
Country Home Trailer ParkCommunityGround water560
Sunrise Mobile Home ParkCommunityGround water500

91.3% of households in Rochester have broadband internet access. 80.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.2% of households have no internet access. 5.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 124,843 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.