Utilities & Infrastructure in Bishop, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.4%

of households

No Internet

15.4%

of households

Total Households

2,036

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.4%
Cellular Data Plan
73.5%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.0%
No Internet Access
15.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.1%

of households

Tablet

55.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.9%
Smartphone
86.4%
Desktop / Laptop
80.1%
Tablet
55.5%
Smartphone Only
9.0%
No Computer
5.1%

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

25

Population Served

12,533

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BISHOP, CITY OFCommunityGround water3,8190
Bishop Paiute-Shoshone TribeCommunityGround water2,7350
HIGHLAND MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1,4001
INDIAN CREEK CSDCommunityGround water1,0300
MEADOWCREEK MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water7640
SIERRA HIGHLAND CSDCommunityGround water6000
LOWER ROCK CREEK MUTUAL WATER CO.CommunityGround water3101
STARLITE COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICTCommunityGround water2410
PARK WEST MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1880
KEOUGH'S HOT SPRINGSCommunityGround water1750
WILSON CIRCLE MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1580
WHITE MOUNTAIN MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1420
SIERRA GRANDE ESTATES MUTUAL WATER CO.CommunityGround water1380
CARTAGO MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1320
CDF - OWENS VALLEY CONSERVATION CAMPCommunityGround water941
RAWSON CREEK MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water900
WHEELER CREST CSDCommunityGround water860
VALLEY VISTA MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water700
COLD WATER CANYON MWCCommunityGround water650
RANCH ROAD ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water650
ASPENDELL MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water600
BROOKSIDE ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water590
CHALFANT VALLEY WEST M.W.C.CommunityGround water450
SIERRA NORTH COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICTCommunityGround water420
VAN LOON WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water250

84.6% of households in Bishop have broadband internet access. 77.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.4% of households have no internet access. 9.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 25 water systems, providing water to 12,533 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.