Utilities & Infrastructure in Hancock, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.8%

of households

No Internet

23.1%

of households

Total Households

794

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.8%
Cellular Data Plan
69.3%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.5%
No Internet Access
23.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.1%

of households

Smartphone

78.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.4%

of households

Tablet

50.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.1%
Smartphone
78.5%
Desktop / Laptop
55.4%
Tablet
50.1%
Smartphone Only
17.9%
No Computer
16.9%

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

1,921

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF HANCOCKCommunityGround water1,9210

74.9% of households in Hancock have broadband internet access. 61.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.1% of households have no internet access. 17.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,921 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.