Utilities & Infrastructure in Inyokern, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.2%

of households

No Internet

17.2%

of households

Total Households

407

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.2%

Cellular Data Plan

82.8%

Satellite

9.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.8%

No Internet Access

17.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

82.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

of households

Tablet

65.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.9%

Smartphone

82.8%

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

Tablet

65.1%

Smartphone Only

4.2%

No Computer

6.1%

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

Population Served

1,608

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
INYOKERN CSD	Community	Ground water	878	1
CHINA LAKE ACRES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	198	0
SIERRA BREEZE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	150	0
EAST INYOKERN MUTUAL WATER	Community	Ground water	87	0
OWENS PEAK WEST	Community	Ground water	79	0
WEST VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	70	0
SWEET WATER CO-OP	Community	Ground water	47	0
148 EAST WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	36	2
LIFE WATER CO-OP	Community	Ground water	35	0
SOUTH DESERT MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	28	0

82.8% of households in Inyokern have broadband internet access. 61.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 1,608 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.