Utilities & Infrastructure in Akron, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.1%

of households

No Internet

3.3%

of households

Total Households

330

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.1%
Cellular Data Plan
88.5%
Satellite
0.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.7%
No Internet Access
3.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.8%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.7%

of households

Tablet

67.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.8%
Smartphone
90.9%
Desktop / Laptop
76.7%
Tablet
67.6%
Smartphone Only
11.8%
No Computer
4.2%

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

1,206

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AKRON WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water1,2060

95.8% of households in Akron have broadband internet access. 86.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.3% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,206 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.