Utilities & Infrastructure in Oshkosh, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.6%

of households

No Internet

7.6%

of households

Total Households

26,969

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.6%

Cellular Data Plan

79.4%

Satellite

5.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.0%

No Internet Access

7.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.2%

of households

Tablet

59.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.8%

Smartphone

87.4%

Desktop / Laptop

79.2%

Tablet

59.1%

Smartphone Only

8.8%

No Computer

5.2%

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

67,076

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
OSHKOSH WATERWORKS	Community	Surface water	63,000	1
ALGOMA TN SANITARY DIST 1	Community	Ground water	3,935	0
WINNEBAGO AREA SANITARY DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	90	0
SILVERCREST APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	51	1

89.3% of households in Oshkosh have broadband internet access. 75.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.6% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 67,076 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.