Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairhope, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.4%

of households

No Internet

6.6%

of households

Total Households

9,315

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.4%
Cellular Data Plan
86.2%
Satellite
11.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.3%
No Internet Access
6.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.7%

of households

Smartphone

91.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.5%

of households

Tablet

74.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.7%
Smartphone
91.6%
Desktop / Laptop
81.5%
Tablet
74.9%
Smartphone Only
8.0%
No Computer
3.3%

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

59,484

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FAIRHOPE, CITY OFCommunityGround water59,4840

91.0% of households in Fairhope have broadband internet access. 77.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.6% of households have no internet access. 8.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 59,484 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.