Utilities & Infrastructure in Shell Lake, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.2%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

629

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.2%
Cellular Data Plan
74.2%
Satellite
7.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.8%

of households

Tablet

59.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.5%
Smartphone
79.8%
Desktop / Laptop
73.8%
Tablet
59.1%
Smartphone Only
11.8%
No Computer
9.5%

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

1

Population Served

950

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SHELL LAKE WATERWORKSCommunityGround water9501

84.3% of households in Shell Lake have broadband internet access. 69.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 950 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.