Utilities & Infrastructure in Portland, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.0%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

2,638

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.0%
Cellular Data Plan
77.9%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.3%
No Internet Access
12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.6%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.6%

of households

Tablet

46.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.6%
Smartphone
83.1%
Desktop / Laptop
56.6%
Tablet
46.9%
Smartphone Only
20.8%
No Computer
9.4%

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

6,209

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PORTLAND MUNICIPAL WATER PLANTCommunityGround water6,2090

83.1% of households in Portland have broadband internet access. 63.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 20.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 6,209 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.