Utilities & Infrastructure in Tehachapi, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.9%

of households

No Internet

7.1%

of households

Total Households

3,589

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.9%
Cellular Data Plan
81.5%
Satellite
12.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.4%
No Internet Access
7.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

85.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.0%

of households

Tablet

62.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.6%
Smartphone
85.5%
Desktop / Laptop
80.0%
Tablet
62.1%
Smartphone Only
6.4%
No Computer
2.5%

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

12

Population Served

34,243

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GOLDEN HILLS CSDCommunityGround water9,8570
TEHACHAPI, CITY OFCommunityGround water9,0941
BEAR VALLEY CSDCommunityGround water5,5921
STALLION SPRINGS CSDCommunityGround water4,9100
CCI - TEHACHAPICommunityGround water2,9930
A.F.P. MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water7100
WILLOW SPRINGS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2750
CHANAC CREEK MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water2400
QVWD-WEST & EAST COMBINED WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2210
WEST TEHACHAPI MUTUALCommunityGround water1500
PINON VALLEY WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1120
BRITE LAKE MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water890

88.6% of households in Tehachapi have broadband internet access. 71.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.1% of households have no internet access. 6.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 34,243 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.