Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakland City, IN
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
65.1%
of households
No Internet
9.1%
of households
Total Households
937
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.4%
of households
Smartphone
91.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
69.7%
of households
Tablet
59.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.8¢
per kWh
Commercial Rate
12.4¢
per kWh
Industrial Rate
8.2¢
per kWh
Avg Monthly Bill
$133
residential
13% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Population Served
12,938
Violations (5yr)
2
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIKE-GIBSON WATER, INC. | Community | Purchased surface water | 10,000 | 2 |
| OAKLAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT | Community | Surface water | 2,938 | 0 |
90.4% of households in Oakland City have broadband internet access. 65.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 15.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 12,938 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.