Utilities & Infrastructure in Oden, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.2%

of households

No Internet

19.0%

of households

Total Households

121

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
56.2%
Cellular Data Plan
78.5%
Satellite
7.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.2%
No Internet Access
19.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.0%

of households

Smartphone

86.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.8%

of households

Tablet

51.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.0%
Smartphone
86.0%
Desktop / Laptop
67.8%
Tablet
51.2%
Smartphone Only
11.6%
No Computer
14.1%

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

393

Violations (5yr)

34

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ODEN-PENCIL BLUFF WATER ASSNCommunityPurchased surface water39334

80.2% of households in Oden have broadband internet access. 56.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.0% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 393 people. A total of 34 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.