Utilities & Infrastructure in Banks, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

99.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.8%

of households

No Internet

0.5%

of households

Total Households

797

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

88.8%

Cellular Data Plan

93.1%

Satellite

6.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.2%

No Internet Access

0.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.8%

of households

Smartphone

98.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

97.1%

of households

Tablet

77.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

99.8%

Smartphone

98.6%

Desktop / Laptop

97.1%

Tablet

77.8%

Smartphone Only

1.8%

No Computer

0.3%

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

2,470

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BANKS WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Surface water	2,070	2
STAR SATELLITE IMPROV DIST	Community	Ground water	400	0

99.5% of households in Banks have broadband internet access. 88.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 0.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,470 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.