Utilities & Infrastructure in Broken Bow, OK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

45.8%

of households

No Internet

18.3%

of households

Total Households

1,479

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

45.8%

Cellular Data Plan

71.5%

Satellite

2.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

33.3%

No Internet Access

18.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.0%

of households

Smartphone

82.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.1%

of households

Tablet

56.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.0%

Smartphone

82.6%

Desktop / Laptop

57.1%

Tablet

56.1%

Smartphone Only

20.3%

No Computer

13.0%

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

11,619

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #8 (MT. FORK WATER)	Community	Surface water	5,685	0
BROKEN BOW PWA	Community	Surface water	4,320	1
MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #5 (HOCHATOWN)	Community	Purchased surface water	1,614	0

79.2% of households in Broken Bow have broadband internet access. 45.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 33.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.3% of households have no internet access. 20.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 11,619 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.