Utilities & Infrastructure in Oskaloosa, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.1%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

4,656

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.1%

Cellular Data Plan

76.8%

Satellite

5.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.9%

No Internet Access

8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.3%

of households

Tablet

54.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.6%

Smartphone

86.5%

Desktop / Laptop

77.3%

Tablet

54.2%

Smartphone Only

10.0%

No Computer

6.4%

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

Population Served

24,586

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
OSKALOOSA MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	12,808
MAHASKA RURAL WATER SYSTEM, INC.	Community	Ground water	9,818
MAHASKA RURAL WATER (NEW SHARON)	Community	Ground water	1,368
BUSSEY WATER SUPPLY	Community	Purchased ground water	427
OAK CREEK MHP	Community	GUP	165

85.1% of households in Oskaloosa have broadband internet access. 73.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 10.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 24,586 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.