Utilities & Infrastructure in Blackwell, OK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.6%

of households

No Internet

14.4%

of households

Total Households

2,346

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.6%

Cellular Data Plan

71.2%

Satellite

10.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.7%

No Internet Access

14.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.7%

of households

Smartphone

83.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.4%

of households

Tablet

52.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.7%

Smartphone

83.8%

Desktop / Laptop

61.4%

Tablet

52.1%

Smartphone Only

14.3%

No Computer

11.3%

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

Population Served

8,590

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BLACKWELL MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	7,668	32
KAY COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT 7	Community	Purchased surface water	920	13
KAY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE	Community	Ground water	2	0

84.0% of households in Blackwell have broadband internet access. 59.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.4% of households have no internet access. 14.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 8,590 people. A total of 45 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.