Utilities & Infrastructure in Centre, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.3%

of households

No Internet

16.4%

of households

Total Households

1,741

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
58.3%
Cellular Data Plan
74.6%
Satellite
8.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.7%
No Internet Access
16.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.9%

of households

Smartphone

79.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.5%

of households

Tablet

40.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.9%
Smartphone
79.5%
Desktop / Laptop
56.5%
Tablet
40.0%
Smartphone Only
24.5%
No Computer
12.1%

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

2

Population Served

18,063

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYCommunityGround water11,0130
CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARDCommunitySurface water7,0500

79.4% of households in Centre have broadband internet access. 58.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.4% of households have no internet access. 24.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 18,063 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.