Utilities & Infrastructure in Compton, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.2%

of households

No Internet

10.3%

of households

Total Households

24,227

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.2%
Cellular Data Plan
73.8%
Satellite
15.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.9%
No Internet Access
10.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.7%

of households

Smartphone

91.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

of households

Tablet

57.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.7%
Smartphone
91.2%
Desktop / Laptop
76.6%
Tablet
57.5%
Smartphone Only
11.7%
No Computer
5.3%

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

2

Population Served

76,377

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COMPTON-CITY, WATER DEPT.CommunityPurchased surface water74,8770
LYNWOOD PARK MUTUAL WATER CO.CommunityGround water1,5000

84.0% of households in Compton have broadband internet access. 67.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.3% of households have no internet access. 11.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 76,377 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.