Utilities & Infrastructure in Hanford, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.3%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

19,016

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.3%

Cellular Data Plan

77.0%

Satellite

8.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.1%

No Internet Access

8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.9%

of households

Tablet

61.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.3%

Smartphone

88.4%

Desktop / Laptop

72.9%

Tablet

61.8%

Smartphone Only

12.7%

No Computer

6.7%

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

65,603

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HANFORD, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	62,127	1
HOME GARDEN CSD	Community	Ground water	1,750	0
STRATFORD PUD	Community	Ground water	1,277	0
WESTERN ACRES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	380	0
HARDWICK WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	69	1

88.0% of households in Hanford have broadband internet access. 75.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. 12.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 65,603 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.