Utilities & Infrastructure in Fort Bragg, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.1%

of households

No Internet

9.8%

of households

Total Households

2,971

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.1%

Cellular Data Plan

79.6%

Satellite

3.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.1%

No Internet Access

9.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.3%

of households

Tablet

44.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.5%

Smartphone

79.9%

Desktop / Laptop

70.3%

Tablet

44.4%

Smartphone Only

16.4%

No Computer

9.5%

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

8,059

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FORT BRAGG, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	6,919	1
DOLPHIN ISLE MARINA	Community	Ground water	560	0
WOODSIDE RV PARK	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	280	3
OCEAN'S EDGE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	250	0
HOLLY RANCH VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	50	0

88.8% of households in Fort Bragg have broadband internet access. 72.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.8% of households have no internet access. 16.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 8,059 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.