Utilities & Infrastructure in Lyons, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.1%

of households

No Internet

8.5%

of households

Total Households

530

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.1%

Cellular Data Plan

89.1%

Satellite

3.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.4%

No Internet Access

8.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

93.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.9%

of households

Tablet

69.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.5%

Smartphone

93.0%

Desktop / Laptop

80.9%

Tablet

69.4%

Smartphone Only

4.2%

No Computer

4.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.7¢

per kWh

-23% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

10.1¢

per kWh

-35% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

8.1¢

per kWh

-32% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$130

residential

-12% vs <10K avg

14% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Oregon averages 14.7¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $130. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Lyons vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

1,709

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LYONS MEHAMA WATER DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	1,300	0
ORCHARD HEIGHTS WATER ASSN	Community	Purchased surface water	381	0
TAYLORS GROVE WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	28	1

91.5% of households in Lyons have broadband internet access. 81.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,709 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.