Utilities & Infrastructure in Rainier, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.8%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

797

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.8%

Cellular Data Plan

84.4%

Satellite

9.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.6%

No Internet Access

4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

90.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

of households

Tablet

57.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.4%

Smartphone

90.6%

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

Tablet

57.5%

Smartphone Only

21.3%

No Computer

2.6%

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

2,597

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF RAINIER	Community	Surface water	1,932	4
WESTERN HILLS MH ESTATES	Community	Ground water	375	12
DEER VIEW COOPERATIVE	Community	Ground water	90	0
GOBLE WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	85	1
PRESCOTT, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	70	3
J & M MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	45	5

90.7% of households in Rainier have broadband internet access. 69.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. 21.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 2,597 people. A total of 25 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.