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Quapaw: Infrastructure

Quapaw runs on the Quapaw water system, 3 fire stations, and 3 police facilities. Broadband at 100/20 Mbps reaches 100% of premises.

Water & Sewer

Active community water systems serving residents (EPA SDWIS). Each PWS has a unique ID and reports the population it serves.

Systems (2)

Quapaw
OK2005811
Ottawa Co Rwd # 3
OK2005806

Power & Energy

Electric utility data from EIA Form 861 — provider, residential rate, customer count, and revenue. Rate reflects the average residential ¢/kWh.

Electricity · Electricity rate (¢/kWh)12.24¢/kWh
Electricity · Customers1878818
Electricity · Revenue Millions$2,977
Electricity · Year2024

Sources: EIA Annual Retail Sales 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Internet & Mobile

Broadband and mobile coverage from FCC Form 477. Percentages reflect the share of premises that can subscribe to service at the listed speed (not necessarily the share who do).

Broadband · % of premises with 25/3 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Oklahoma median)
Broadband · % of premises with 100/20 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Oklahoma median)
Broadband · % of premises with 250/25 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Oklahoma median)
Broadband · % of premises with 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps broadband17.9% (vs Oklahoma 78.9%)
Broadband · Broadband-capable premises464
Mobile Broadband · 3G mobile coverage0.000000000
Mobile Broadband · 4G mobile coverage1.000000000 (at Oklahoma median)
Mobile Broadband · 5G mobile coverage1.000000000 (at Oklahoma median)
Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total1

Sources: FCC BDC Jun 2025 · FCC BDC Mobile 2024 · HIFLD / IRS BMF  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Public Safety Stations

Fire, EMS, and police stations within range — HIFLD federal datasets. Distance is great-circle from the town centroid.

Ems Stations (3)

QUAPAW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
403 SOUTH MAIN STREET · (918) 674-2710 · 0.4 mi
PICHER FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
213 EAST 3RD STREET · (918) 673-1709 · 2.8 mi
CHEROKEE COUNTY AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION - BAXTER SPRINGS STATION
311 MILITARY AVENUE · (620) 856-2561 · 5.9 mi

Fire Stations (3)

Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department
403 South Main Street · 0.4 mi
Picher Fire and Emergency Medical Services (historical)
213 East 3rd Street · 2.8 mi
Commerce Volunteer Fire Department
100 South Main Street · 5.2 mi

Police Stations (3)

QUAPAW POLICE DEPARTMENT
800 SOUTH MAIN STREET · (918) 674-2516 · 0.8 mi
COMMERCE POLICE DEPARTMENT
100 SOUTH MAIN STREET · (918) 675-4372 · 5.2 mi
BAXTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
121 WEST 11TH STREET · (620) 856-2112 · 5.4 mi

Transportation

Nearest airport, Amtrak, and transit stations. Distance is great-circle miles from the town centroid.

Nearest Airport · NameMiami Municipal Airport
Nearest Airport · Typesmall airport
Nearest Airport · IATA airport codeMIO
Nearest Airport · Distance6.4 mi

Sources: OurAirports.com  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Dams & Hazards

Dams In County · Total2

Sources: NID 2026  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Other

Infrastructure Quality · Broadband Coverage100%
Infrastructure Quality · Internet Adoption Pct74.9%
Infrastructure Quality · Municipal WaterYes
Infrastructure Quality · Strengthsexcellent broadband, municipal water
Natural Gas · Price Per Mcf$14
Natural Gas · Year2024
Natural Gas · Pct Homes Using Gas59.0%
Nearest Weather Station · IdUSC00347358
Nearest Weather Station · NameQUAPAW
Nearest Weather Station · Distance0.5 mi
Nearest Weather Station · Noaa Urlhttps://www.ncei.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datasets/GHCND/stations/USC00347358/detail
Plant Hardiness Zone · Zone7a
Plant Hardiness Zone · Max Temp F5

Sources: EIA state residential price + Census B25040 · NOAA GHCN-Daily station list — nearest by coordinates · USDA PHZM API