Utilities & Infrastructure in Hoquiam, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.9%

of households

No Internet

11.9%

of households

Total Households

3,756

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.9%

Cellular Data Plan

72.4%

Satellite

3.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.7%

No Internet Access

11.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

80.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.7%

of households

Tablet

62.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.3%

Smartphone

80.5%

Desktop / Laptop

78.7%

Tablet

62.0%

Smartphone Only

6.6%

No Computer

8.7%

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

20,937

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
HOQUIAM WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Surface water	11,456
OCEAN SHORES WATER DEPT	Community	Ground water	9,347
HARBOR MOBILE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	72
IRON SPRINGS PARK	Community	Ground water	62

84.9% of households in Hoquiam have broadband internet access. 75.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.9% of households have no internet access. 6.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 20,937 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.