Utilities & Infrastructure in Dorchester, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.8%

of households

No Internet

13.7%

of households

Total Households

314

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.8%
Cellular Data Plan
77.4%
Satellite
6.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.8%
No Internet Access
13.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.2%

of households

Smartphone

81.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.3%

of households

Tablet

46.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.2%
Smartphone
81.2%
Desktop / Laptop
58.3%
Tablet
46.8%
Smartphone Only
18.5%
No Computer
11.8%

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

834

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DORCHESTER WATERWORKSCommunityGround water8340

82.8% of households in Dorchester have broadband internet access. 61.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.7% of households have no internet access. 18.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 834 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.