Utilities & Infrastructure in Hingham, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.0%

of households

No Internet

4.6%

of households

Total Households

1,988

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.0%

Cellular Data Plan

89.9%

Satellite

1.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.3%

No Internet Access

4.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

91.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.8%

of households

Tablet

82.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.9%

Smartphone

91.5%

Desktop / Laptop

89.8%

Tablet

82.2%

Smartphone Only

3.5%

No Computer

4.1%

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

Population Served

45,723

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WEIR RIVER WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	45,339	0
LINDEN PONDS	Community	Purchased surface water	384	0

95.4% of households in Hingham have broadband internet access. 85.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 45,723 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.