Utilities & Infrastructure in Akron, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.2%

of households

No Internet

9.6%

of households

Total Households

83,854

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.2%

Cellular Data Plan

80.9%

Satellite

4.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.5%

No Internet Access

9.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.0%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.9%

Smartphone

86.6%

Desktop / Laptop

70.0%

Tablet

55.1%

Smartphone Only

15.0%

No Computer

7.1%

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

3,893

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BRIGHTWOOD MANOR MHP	Community	Ground water	420	0
FAIRLANE WATER CO.	Community	Ground water	354	0
DIAMOND POINT	Community	Ground water	250	0
DESOTO VILLAGE MHP	Community	Ground water	248	0
HIGH ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	248	0
FIRELANDS MANOR MHP PWS	Community	Purchased surface water	235	0
FORTY CORNERS MOBILE VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	225	0
PEBBLE CREEK CONVALESCENT CENTER	Community	Ground water	225	0
COUNTRY LIFE FAMILY PARK	Community	Ground water	215	0
INVERNESS PARK	Community	Ground water	200	0
OAKWOOD CROSSING MHP	Community	Ground water	200	0
FRANKS MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	164	0
WILLOW REST TRAILER PARK	Community	Ground water	155	0
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY - PORTAGE LA	Community	Ground water	143	0
AVON MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	138	0
INTERVAL BROTHERHOOD HOME	Community	Ground water	136	1
WESTERN RESERVE VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	120	1
MAYFIELD MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	100	0
ORANGEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	67	0
TOP O HILL MHP PWS	Community	Ground water	50	0

87.7% of households in Akron have broadband internet access. 74.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.6% of households have no internet access. 15.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 20 water systems, providing water to 3,893 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.