Utilities & Infrastructure in Ocean Pines, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.2%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

5,712

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.2%

Cellular Data Plan

85.9%

Satellite

2.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.0%

No Internet Access

5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.7%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.4%

of households

Tablet

70.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.7%

Smartphone

89.8%

Desktop / Laptop

88.4%

Tablet

70.3%

Smartphone Only

3.8%

No Computer

3.3%

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

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BEST RENTAL HOUSING, INC.	Community	Ground water	68	1

93.7% of households in Ocean Pines have broadband internet access. 81.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 68 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.