Utilities & Infrastructure in Altus, OK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.4%

of households

No Internet

8.3%

of households

Total Households

7,371

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.4%
Cellular Data Plan
81.8%
Satellite
8.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
8.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.5%

of households

Tablet

62.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.1%
Smartphone
87.6%
Desktop / Laptop
71.5%
Tablet
62.1%
Smartphone Only
14.0%
No Computer
4.9%

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

4

Population Served

23,699

Violations (5yr)

99

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALTUSCommunitySurface water18,71754
ALTUS AFBCommunityPurchased surface water4,61733
CRETA WATER CORPORATIONCommunityPurchased surface water23012
KIOWA RURAL WATER DISTRICT #1CommunityPurchased ground water1350

88.9% of households in Altus have broadband internet access. 70.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.3% of households have no internet access. 14.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 23,699 people. A total of 99 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.