Utilities & Infrastructure in Independence, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.1%

of households

No Internet

12.8%

of households

Total Households

343

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.1%
Cellular Data Plan
75.8%
Satellite
9.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.9%
No Internet Access
12.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.9%

of households

Smartphone

75.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.6%

of households

Tablet

60.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.9%
Smartphone
75.2%
Desktop / Laptop
81.6%
Tablet
60.4%
Smartphone Only
4.1%
No Computer
11.1%

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

3,063

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
INYO COUNTY PWD - LONE PINECommunityPurchased ground water1,8351
INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCECommunityPurchased ground water1,1081
Fort IndependenceCommunityGround water1200

84.8% of households in Independence have broadband internet access. 60.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,063 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.