Utilities & Infrastructure in Garberville, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

34.4%

of households

No Internet

9.7%

of households

Total Households

680

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

34.4%

Cellular Data Plan

75.6%

Satellite

16.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.0%

No Internet Access

9.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.0%

of households

Smartphone

80.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.4%

of households

Tablet

53.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.0%

Smartphone

80.7%

Desktop / Laptop

57.4%

Tablet

53.5%

Smartphone Only

23.8%

No Computer

10.0%

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

Population Served

2,180

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GARBERVILLE SANITARY DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	2,041	0
BRICELAND C.S.D.	Community	Surface water	75	0
PALOMINO ESTATES WATER COMPANY	Community	Surface water	64	1

87.9% of households in Garberville have broadband internet access. 34.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.7% of households have no internet access. 23.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 2,180 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.