Utilities & Infrastructure in Forest, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.2%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

580

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.2%

Cellular Data Plan

77.9%

Satellite

1.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.7%

No Internet Access

7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.7%

of households

Tablet

51.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.5%

Smartphone

90.5%

Desktop / Laptop

80.7%

Tablet

51.9%

Smartphone Only

11.6%

No Computer

5.5%

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

1,652

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FOREST VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	1,652	1

92.2% of households in Forest have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,652 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.