Utilities & Infrastructure in Tri-City, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.5%

of households

No Internet

12.7%

of households

Total Households

1,847

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.5%
Cellular Data Plan
72.1%
Satellite
4.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.0%
No Internet Access
12.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.8%

of households

Smartphone

77.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.7%

of households

Tablet

43.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.8%
Smartphone
77.6%
Desktop / Laptop
63.7%
Tablet
43.3%
Smartphone Only
13.3%
No Computer
13.2%

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).

82.2% of households in Tri-City have broadband internet access. 64.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.7% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.