Utilities & Infrastructure in Alva, OK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.6%

of households

No Internet

11.0%

of households

Total Households

2,013

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.6%
Cellular Data Plan
80.9%
Satellite
9.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.4%
No Internet Access
11.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.6%

of households

Tablet

48.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.7%
Smartphone
88.2%
Desktop / Laptop
69.6%
Tablet
48.9%
Smartphone Only
14.9%
No Computer
7.3%

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

2

Population Served

5,564

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALVACommunityGround water5,2081
WOODS COUNTY RWD # 3CommunityPurchased ground water3560

84.0% of households in Alva have broadband internet access. 62.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.0% of households have no internet access. 14.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 5,564 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.