Utilities & Infrastructure in Archbold, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.4%

of households

No Internet

13.6%

of households

Total Households

1,831

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.4%

Cellular Data Plan

76.2%

Satellite

1.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.5%

No Internet Access

13.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.9%

of households

Smartphone

85.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.5%

of households

Tablet

54.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.9%

Smartphone

85.9%

Desktop / Laptop

77.5%

Tablet

54.0%

Smartphone Only

8.2%

No Computer

11.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0¢

per kWh

-16% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

10.7¢

per kWh

-31% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

7.1¢

per kWh

-40% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-8% vs <10K avg

6% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Archbold vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

6,921

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ARCHBOLD VILLAGE	Community	Surface water	5,586	8
STRYKER VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	1,335	0

79.9% of households in Archbold have broadband internet access. 69.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.6% of households have no internet access. 8.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,921 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.