Utilities & Infrastructure in Independence, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.7%

of households

No Internet

4.5%

of households

Total Households

3,128

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

82.7%

Cellular Data Plan

87.5%

Satellite

4.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.9%

No Internet Access

4.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

87.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.3%

of households

Tablet

72.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.6%

Smartphone

87.3%

Desktop / Laptop

85.3%

Tablet

72.1%

Smartphone Only

2.2%

No Computer

5.4%

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

Commercial Rate

10.7¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.1¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

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).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

282

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WHITETAIL RUN HOMEOWNERS	Community	Ground water	250	0
FOUNTAINE APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	32	0

94.0% of households in Independence have broadband internet access. 82.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 282 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.