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Internet and Broadband in Steele County, MN
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 87.7%
- Minnesota 91.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 70.7%
- Minnesota 76.9%
- Cellular data plan only
- 11.0%
- Minnesota 10.6%
- No internet access
- 8.5%
- Minnesota 5.5%
Internet subscriptions by type
15,138 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription13,29187.8%
- Broadband of any type13,28087.7%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL10,70370.7%
- Satellite1,2118.0%
- Cellular data plan only1,65811.0%
- Internet access without a subscription5633.7%
- No internet access1,2848.5%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele County, MN | 87.7% | 70.7% | 11.0% | 8.5% |
| Minnesota | 91.6% | 76.9% | 10.6% | 5.5% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Cities and towns in Steele County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna | 87.9% | 75.4% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| Blooming Prairie | 77.8% | 66.1% | 9.3% | 20.5% |
| Medford | 96.6% | 80.7% | 11.6% | 2.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Steele County, MN?
- 87.7% of households in Steele County, MN have a broadband internet subscription, and 8.5% have no internet access.
- How does Steele County compare with Minnesota?
- The households with broadband in Steele County is 87.7%, compared with 91.6% for Minnesota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates