Utilities & Infrastructure in Rib Lake, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

46.9%

of households

No Internet

15.1%

of households

Total Households

405

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

46.9%

Cellular Data Plan

72.4%

Satellite

22.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.1%

No Internet Access

15.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

81.7%

of households

Smartphone

67.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.7%

of households

Tablet

41.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

81.7%

Smartphone

67.7%

Desktop / Laptop

63.7%

Tablet

41.5%

Smartphone Only

11.9%

No Computer

18.3%

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

Population Served

945

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RIB LAKE WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	945	4

83.2% of households in Rib Lake have broadband internet access. 46.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.1% 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 945 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.