Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakland, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.1%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

621

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.1%

Cellular Data Plan

70.5%

Satellite

8.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.1%

No Internet Access

12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

of households

Tablet

53.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.4%

Smartphone

87.9%

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

Tablet

53.0%

Smartphone Only

18.2%

No Computer

6.6%

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

4,730

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
LOGAN EAST RURAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	3,000
OAKLAND, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	1,300
WAU COL RWS - EAST SIDE	Community	Purchased ground water	260
WAU COL RWS - WEST SIDE	Community	Purchased ground water	170

84.7% of households in Oakland have broadband internet access. 74.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 18.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 4,730 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.