Utilities & Infrastructure in Akron, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.7%

of households

No Internet

21.2%

of households

Total Households

99

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.7%
Cellular Data Plan
76.8%
Satellite
25.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.1%
No Internet Access
21.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

74.8%

of households

Smartphone

63.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

36.4%

of households

Tablet

53.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
74.8%
Smartphone
63.6%
Desktop / Laptop
36.4%
Tablet
53.5%
Smartphone Only
8.1%
No Computer
25.3%

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

1

Population Served

513

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AKRON WATER DEPARTMENT, TOWN OFCommunityPurchased ground water5130

78.8% of households in Akron have broadband internet access. 66.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.2% of households have no internet access. 8.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 513 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.