Utilities & Infrastructure in Iron River, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.2%

of households

No Internet

19.6%

of households

Total Households

372

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.2%
Cellular Data Plan
73.1%
Satellite
1.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.1%
No Internet Access
19.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.9%

of households

Smartphone

79.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.3%

of households

Tablet

59.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.9%
Smartphone
79.8%
Desktop / Laptop
72.3%
Tablet
59.1%
Smartphone Only
9.1%
No Computer
12.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.2¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

12.6¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.5¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$111

residential

1% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Wisconsin averages 17.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $111. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

600

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
IRON RIVER SANITARY DISTRICTCommunityGround water6001

79.3% of households in Iron River have broadband internet access. 60.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.6% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 600 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.