Utilities & Infrastructure in Fortuna, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.4%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

4,854

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.4%
Cellular Data Plan
77.7%
Satellite
5.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.6%
No Internet Access
10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

of households

Tablet

63.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.0%
Smartphone
83.1%
Desktop / Laptop
79.0%
Tablet
63.0%
Smartphone Only
7.2%
No Computer
9.0%

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

3

Population Served

12,538

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FORTUNA, CITY OFCommunityGround water12,1330
PALMER CREEK CSDCommunityGround water3201
MILL CREEK M.W.C.CommunityGround water851

88.1% of households in Fortuna have broadband internet access. 75.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 7.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 12,538 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.