Utilities & Infrastructure in Barbourville, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.6%

of households

No Internet

19.3%

of households

Total Households

1,126

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.6%

Cellular Data Plan

76.6%

Satellite

2.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.0%

No Internet Access

19.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

78.8%

of households

Smartphone

73.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

50.8%

of households

Tablet

45.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

78.8%

Smartphone

73.9%

Desktop / Laptop

50.8%

Tablet

45.7%

Smartphone Only

19.5%

No Computer

21.2%

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

Population Served

24,733

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BARBOURVILLE UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	16,420	0
KNOX COUNTY UTILITY COMMISSION	Community	Surface water	8,313	3

79.7% of households in Barbourville have broadband internet access. 69.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.3% of households have no internet access. 19.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 24,733 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.