Utilities & Infrastructure in Hercules, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.2%

of households

No Internet

3.2%

of households

Total Households

9,319

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
87.2%
Cellular Data Plan
91.0%
Satellite
7.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
3.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.4%

of households

Smartphone

94.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.4%

of households

Tablet

77.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.4%
Smartphone
94.0%
Desktop / Laptop
90.4%
Tablet
77.8%
Smartphone Only
3.9%
No Computer
1.6%

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

299

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SONOMA RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1511
GEORGE RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1481

96.1% of households in Hercules have broadband internet access. 87.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 299 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.