Utilities & Infrastructure in Hobson City, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

49.7%

of households

No Internet

16.2%

of households

Total Households

322

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
49.7%
Cellular Data Plan
68.3%
Satellite
22.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.8%
No Internet Access
16.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.1%

of households

Smartphone

84.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.8%

of households

Tablet

61.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.1%
Smartphone
84.2%
Desktop / Laptop
61.8%
Tablet
61.5%
Smartphone Only
17.4%
No Computer
9.9%

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

633

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOBSON CITY WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased surface water6330

79.2% of households in Hobson City have broadband internet access. 49.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.2% of households have no internet access. 17.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 633 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.