Utilities & Infrastructure in Lake Isabella, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.1%

of households

No Internet

14.2%

of households

Total Households

1,577

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

57.1%

Cellular Data Plan

64.1%

Satellite

10.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.3%

No Internet Access

14.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.1%

of households

Smartphone

82.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.8%

of households

Tablet

50.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.1%

Smartphone

82.9%

Desktop / Laptop

60.8%

Tablet

50.5%

Smartphone Only

25.6%

No Computer

10.9%

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

594

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
KERN VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	132	4
OAK KNOLLS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	123	8
CLARK STREET COMMUNITY WELL	Community	Ground water	90	1
KERNVALE MUTUAL WATER CO	Community	Purchased ground water	75	0
HUNGRY GULCH MWC	Community	Ground water	74	34
FOURTH STREET WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	56	0
CYPRESS CANYON WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	44	4

71.2% of households in Lake Isabella have broadband internet access. 57.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.2% of households have no internet access. 25.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 594 people. A total of 51 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.