Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakes, ND

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.7%

of households

No Internet

10.2%

of households

Total Households

842

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.7%
Cellular Data Plan
77.4%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.3%
No Internet Access
10.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

93.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.8%

of households

Tablet

51.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.6%
Smartphone
93.9%
Desktop / Laptop
66.8%
Tablet
51.7%
Smartphone Only
26.0%
No Computer
2.4%

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

1

Population Served

1,856

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OAKES CITY OFCommunityGround water1,8560

86.3% of households in Oakes have broadband internet access. 71.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.2% of households have no internet access. 26.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,856 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.