Utilities & Infrastructure in Polk, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.7%

of households

No Internet

25.1%

of households

Total Households

235

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.7%

Cellular Data Plan

65.5%

Satellite

3.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.1%

No Internet Access

25.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

76.6%

of households

Smartphone

68.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.2%

of households

Tablet

51.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

76.6%

Smartphone

68.5%

Desktop / Laptop

56.2%

Tablet

51.1%

Smartphone Only

11.9%

No Computer

23.4%

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

Population Served

1,058

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
POLK CENTER	Community	Surface water	1,058	18

74.9% of households in Polk have broadband internet access. 64.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 25.1% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,058 people. A total of 18 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.