Utilities & Infrastructure in Ames, OK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.2%

of households

No Internet

4.1%

of households

Total Households

98

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.2%
Cellular Data Plan
92.9%
Satellite
24.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
26.5%
No Internet Access
4.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

95.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.3%

of households

Tablet

51.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
100.0%
Smartphone
95.9%
Desktop / Laptop
63.3%
Tablet
51.0%
Smartphone Only
24.5%

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

1

Population Served

199

Violations (5yr)

14

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AMESCommunityGround water19914

94.9% of households in Ames have broadband internet access. 60.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.1% of households have no internet access. 24.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 199 people. A total of 14 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.