Utilities & Infrastructure in Rainier, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.1%

of households

No Internet

7.4%

of households

Total Households

807

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.1%
Cellular Data Plan
88.9%
Satellite
2.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.3%
No Internet Access
7.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.5%

of households

Smartphone

96.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.5%

of households

Tablet

69.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.5%
Smartphone
96.0%
Desktop / Laptop
87.5%
Tablet
69.3%
Smartphone Only
6.2%
No Computer
2.5%

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

1

Population Served

2,758

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RAINIER WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water2,7580

91.8% of households in Rainier have broadband internet access. 86.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.4% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,758 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.