Utilities & Infrastructure in Hermiston, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.3%

of households

No Internet

6.4%

of households

Total Households

6,619

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.3%

Cellular Data Plan

81.8%

Satellite

10.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.9%

No Internet Access

6.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.2%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

of households

Tablet

60.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.2%

Smartphone

89.2%

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

Tablet

60.9%

Smartphone Only

13.1%

No Computer

7.8%

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

21,035

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HERMISTON, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	20,000	0
VISTA HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	300	0
CHARLES TRACTS WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	249	0
CHART SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	125	0
SHADY REST MOBILE COURT	Community	Ground water	110	0
HAT ROCK WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	108	0
NORTH HILL WATER CORPORATION	Community	Ground water	100	3
BLACK MOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	43	0

87.7% of households in Hermiston have broadband internet access. 67.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.4% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 21,035 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.