Utilities & Infrastructure in Opelika, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.4%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

13,121

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.4%
Cellular Data Plan
76.5%
Satellite
6.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.0%
No Internet Access
10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

of households

Tablet

57.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.5%
Smartphone
86.3%
Desktop / Laptop
73.2%
Tablet
57.8%
Smartphone Only
13.1%
No Computer
7.5%

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

2

Population Served

57,891

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OFCommunitySurface water45,6210
BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITYCommunityGround water12,2700

83.5% of households in Opelika have broadband internet access. 76.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 57,891 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.