Utilities & Infrastructure in Talent, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.3%

of households

No Internet

5.9%

of households

Total Households

3,028

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.3%
Cellular Data Plan
80.4%
Satellite
7.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.5%
No Internet Access
5.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.7%

of households

Tablet

55.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
87.8%
Desktop / Laptop
76.7%
Tablet
55.0%
Smartphone Only
6.4%
No Computer
7.2%

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

Commercial Rate

10.1¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.1¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$130

residential

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).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

6,293

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TALENT, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water6,2930

90.4% of households in Talent have broadband internet access. 74.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.9% of households have no internet access. 6.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 6,293 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.