Utilities & Infrastructure in Thief River Falls, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.1%

of households

No Internet

7.5%

of households

Total Households

4,186

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.1%
Cellular Data Plan
80.4%
Satellite
5.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
7.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

86.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.6%

of households

Tablet

52.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.7%
Smartphone
86.5%
Desktop / Laptop
73.6%
Tablet
52.3%
Smartphone Only
12.6%
No Computer
6.4%

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

8,751

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
Thief River FallsCommunitySurface water8,7011
Aaseby CourtCommunityGround water500

89.5% of households in Thief River Falls have broadband internet access. 78.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.5% of households have no internet access. 12.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 8,751 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.