Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakley, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.9%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

932

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

57.9%

Cellular Data Plan

82.1%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

28.2%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.1%

of households

Tablet

52.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.6%

Smartphone

86.7%

Desktop / Laptop

69.1%

Tablet

52.7%

Smartphone Only

16.3%

No Computer

8.4%

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

14.2¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

11.2¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.7¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$124

residential

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Kansas averages 14.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $124. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

2,026

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
OAKLEY, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	2,026	22

86.8% of households in Oakley have broadband internet access. 57.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 28.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 16.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,026 people. A total of 22 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.