Utilities & Infrastructure in Hammond, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.2%

of households

No Internet

12.1%

of households

Total Households

29,419

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.2%
Cellular Data Plan
79.4%
Satellite
5.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.0%
No Internet Access
12.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.2%

of households

Tablet

53.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.6%
Smartphone
83.1%
Desktop / Laptop
70.2%
Tablet
53.4%
Smartphone Only
13.0%
No Computer
8.5%

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

1

Population Served

78,384

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water78,3840

84.9% of households in Hammond have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.1% of households have no internet access. 13.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 78,384 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.