Utilities & Infrastructure in Cherokee, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.5%

of households

No Internet

16.6%

of households

Total Households

416

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.5%
Cellular Data Plan
77.6%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.8%
No Internet Access
16.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.3%

of households

Tablet

57.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.5%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
62.3%
Tablet
57.7%
Smartphone Only
22.4%
No Computer
5.5%

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

1,992

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHEROKEE WATER & GAS DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water1,9922

78.4% of households in Cherokee have broadband internet access. 57.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.6% of households have no internet access. 22.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,992 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.