Utilities & Infrastructure in Indian Head, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.9%

of households

No Internet

13.4%

of households

Total Households

1,589

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.9%

Cellular Data Plan

73.3%

Satellite

2.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.3%

No Internet Access

13.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.6%

of households

Smartphone

83.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.4%

of households

Tablet

64.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.6%

Smartphone

83.8%

Desktop / Laptop

73.4%

Tablet

64.9%

Smartphone Only

10.2%

No Computer

9.4%

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

9,339

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF INDIAN HEAD	Community	Ground water	4,100	0
NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY, INDIAN HEAD	Community	Ground water	3,321	0
POTOMAC HEIGHTS	Community	Ground water	1,800	0
GREEN MEADOWS WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	68	0
LAUREL WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	50	1

86.0% of households in Indian Head have broadband internet access. 70.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.4% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 9,339 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.