Utilities & Infrastructure in Phenix City, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.8%

of households

No Internet

16.8%

of households

Total Households

16,376

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.8%
Cellular Data Plan
73.7%
Satellite
9.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.9%
No Internet Access
16.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.2%

of households

Smartphone

85.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.6%

of households

Tablet

51.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.2%
Smartphone
85.6%
Desktop / Laptop
63.6%
Tablet
51.3%
Smartphone Only
18.0%
No Computer
10.8%

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

59,190

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PHENIX CITY UTILITIESCommunitySurface water42,2670
RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYCommunityPurchased surface water16,9231

78.5% of households in Phenix City have broadband internet access. 57.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.8% of households have no internet access. 18.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 59,190 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.