Utilities & Infrastructure in Shafer, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.6%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

426

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.6%
Cellular Data Plan
87.3%
Satellite
1.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.2%
No Internet Access
9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.4%

of households

Smartphone

93.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.3%

of households

Tablet

66.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.4%
Smartphone
93.7%
Desktop / Laptop
76.3%
Tablet
66.0%
Smartphone Only
14.8%
No Computer
5.6%

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

1,265

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ShaferCommunityGround water1,1650
River Bend Mobile Home Park, Inc.CommunityGround water1000

88.3% of households in Shafer have broadband internet access. 75.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,265 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.