Utilities & Infrastructure in Athens, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.3%

of households

No Internet

12.9%

of households

Total Households

427

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.3%

Cellular Data Plan

74.7%

Satellite

9.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.1%

No Internet Access

12.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.5%

of households

Smartphone

78.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.1%

of households

Tablet

53.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.5%

Smartphone

78.0%

Desktop / Laptop

65.1%

Tablet

53.2%

Smartphone Only

10.1%

No Computer

15.5%

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

1,025

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ATHENS WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	1,025	0

80.8% of households in Athens have broadband internet access. 65.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.9% of households have no internet access. 10.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,025 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.