Utilities & Infrastructure in Caruthers, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.7%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

594

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.7%
Cellular Data Plan
73.9%
Satellite
10.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.4%
No Internet Access
7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.5%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.4%

of households

Tablet

61.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.5%
Smartphone
90.9%
Desktop / Laptop
75.4%
Tablet
61.3%
Smartphone Only
17.5%
No Computer
1.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

25.5¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

21.5¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

2,718

Violations (5yr)

12

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CARUTHERS COMM SERV DISTCommunityGround water2,61312
RAU DAIRYCommunityGround water1050

92.1% of households in Caruthers have broadband internet access. 71.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 17.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,718 people. A total of 12 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.