Utilities & Infrastructure in Hillsboro, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

36.1%

of households

No Internet

18.8%

of households

Total Households

208

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
36.1%
Cellular Data Plan
72.1%
Satellite
15.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
24.0%
No Internet Access
18.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

67.3%

of households

Smartphone

59.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

50.0%

of households

Tablet

28.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
67.3%
Smartphone
59.6%
Desktop / Laptop
50.0%
Tablet
28.9%
Smartphone Only
11.1%
No Computer
32.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.2¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

13.6¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.3¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$174

residential

11% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Alabama averages 15.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $174. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

75.5% of households in Hillsboro have broadband internet access. 36.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.8% of households have no internet access. 11.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.