Pipestone County
Year | Rank | 100/20 Mbps |
---|---|---|
2021 | #43 of 87 | 80.11% |
2020 | #38 of 87 | 79.73% |
2019 | #35 of 87 | 79.73% |
2018 | #22 of 87 | 79.73% |
2017 | #51 of 87 | 44.54% |

Rank: 43 (out of 87) for access to 100/20 megabits per second (Mbps)
Pipestone County was a big leap in access in 2018. Since then, they have been stagnant.
Projected allocation of American Recovery Project ARP funds in Pipestone is $1,769,932; broadband is one possible use.
In May, Pipestone County Commissioners met to talk about ARP. They didn’t make any decisions but broadband did come up. That’s a positive sign. Pipestone County has the opportunity to invest in broadband with federal funding. That would help them reach ubiquitous broadband. They are code yellow.
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Household Density
7.73
Number of Providers
6
As of 2019 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
No
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2017 – Woodstock Telephone Company – Pipestone County Wireless – GRANT $363,851
2015 – MVTV Wireless Middle Mile – Grant award: $808,080