Utilities & Infrastructure in Port Orford, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.5%

of households

No Internet

12.0%

of households

Total Households

644

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.5%

Cellular Data Plan

71.6%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.4%

No Internet Access

12.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

73.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.9%

of households

Tablet

50.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.7%

Smartphone

73.1%

Desktop / Laptop

71.9%

Tablet

50.6%

Smartphone Only

10.7%

No Computer

9.3%

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

1,264

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PORT ORFORD, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	1,200	0
ELK RIVER CAMPGROUND	Community	Ground water	64	7

82.8% of households in Port Orford have broadband internet access. 66.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.0% of households have no internet access. 10.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,264 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.