Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakland, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

53.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

26.3%

of households

No Internet

46.7%

of households

Total Households

152

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

26.3%

Cellular Data Plan

51.3%

Satellite

20.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.9%

No Internet Access

46.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

59.9%

of households

Smartphone

56.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

36.2%

of households

Tablet

42.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

59.9%

Smartphone

56.6%

Desktop / Laptop

36.2%

Tablet

42.1%

Smartphone Only

10.5%

No Computer

40.1%

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

579

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF OAKLAND	Community	Ground water	579	1

53.3% of households in Oakland have broadband internet access. 26.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 46.7% of households have no internet access. 10.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 579 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.