Utilities & Infrastructure in Ashland, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.7%

of households

No Internet

18.3%

of households

Total Households

3,411

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.7%
Cellular Data Plan
69.5%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
18.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.7%

of households

Smartphone

77.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.7%

of households

Tablet

57.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.7%
Smartphone
77.8%
Desktop / Laptop
73.7%
Tablet
57.4%
Smartphone Only
8.6%
No Computer
11.3%

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

8,000

Violations (5yr)

22

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ASHLAND WATER UTILITYCommunitySurface water8,00022

78.2% of households in Ashland have broadband internet access. 65.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.3% of households have no internet access. 8.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 8,000 people. A total of 22 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.