Utilities & Infrastructure in Pendleton, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.4%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

6,185

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.4%

Cellular Data Plan

78.1%

Satellite

8.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.3%

No Internet Access

8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.5%

of households

Smartphone

87.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.2%

of households

Tablet

66.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.5%

Smartphone

87.2%

Desktop / Laptop

77.2%

Tablet

66.7%

Smartphone Only

5.1%

No Computer

8.5%

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-25K avg

Commercial Rate

10.1¢

per kWh

-35% vs 10K-25K avg

Industrial Rate

8.1¢

per kWh

-32% vs 10K-25K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$130

residential

-12% vs 10K-25K 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).

Pendleton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). 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

18,874

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
PENDLETON, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	16,996
CTUIR PWD MISSION	Community	Ground water	1,310
RIETH WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	150
HERITAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	125
MCKAY ACRES IMPROVEMENT DIST	Community	Ground water	75
GREEN MEADOWS WTR CORPORATION	Community	Ground water	75
HALLS TRAILER COURT	Community	Ground water	60
STEWARTS ADDITION	Community	Ground water	50
DESIRE FOR HEALING, INC	Community	Ground water	33

87.0% of households in Pendleton have broadband internet access. 76.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 5.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 18,874 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.