Utilities & Infrastructure in Modesto, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.3%

of households

No Internet

5.9%

of households

Total Households

72,418

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.3%
Cellular Data Plan
86.5%
Satellite
8.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.8%
No Internet Access
5.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

of households

Tablet

63.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.0%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
77.9%
Tablet
63.3%
Smartphone Only
11.5%
No Computer
4.0%

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

16

Population Served

239,487

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MODESTO, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water218,7710
CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDACommunityGround water14,5370
CITY OF MODESTO - DEL RIOCommunityGround water1,3270
CITY OF MODESTO - SOUTH TURLOCKCommunityGround water1,0990
CITY OF MODESTO - GRAYSONCommunityGround water9140
HILLSVIEW HOMESCommunityGround water8870
RIVERDALE PARK TRACT CSDCommunityGround water6100
BUENA VISTA MIGRANT CENTERCommunityGround water4550
PARK HEIGHTS MUTUAL WATER COCommunityGround water2500
CITY OF MODESTO - WALNUT MANORCommunityGround water1750
CITY OF MODESTO - NORTH TURLOCKCommunityGround water1720
CITY OF MODESTO - CENTRAL TURLOCKCommunityPurchased ground water1190
MORNINGSIDE MOBILEHOME PARKCommunityGround water670
COUNTRY WESTERN MHRVCommunityGround water550
RIVER ROAD MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water260
MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICTCommunitySurface water230

91.8% of households in Modesto have broadband internet access. 74.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.9% of households have no internet access. 11.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 16 water systems, providing water to 239,487 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.