Utilities & Infrastructure in Upper Lake, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

97.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.6%

of households

No Internet

2.1%

of households

Total Households

473

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.6%

Cellular Data Plan

89.9%

Satellite

6.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

3.2%

No Internet Access

2.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.0%

of households

Smartphone

89.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.4%

of households

Tablet

70.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.0%

Smartphone

89.0%

Desktop / Laptop

92.4%

Tablet

70.0%

Smartphone Only

2.1%

No Computer

3.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

25.5¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

21.5¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

1,237

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
UPPER LAKE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	989	0
Upper Lake Hardisty System	Community	Ground water	98	0
BLUE LAKES IMPROVEMENT CLUB	Community	Ground water	90	1
VILLA BLUE ESTATES WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	60	0

97.9% of households in Upper Lake have broadband internet access. 85.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 2.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 1,237 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.