Utilities & Infrastructure in Preston, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.7%

of households

No Internet

12.0%

of households

Total Households

293

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.7%
Cellular Data Plan
72.4%
Satellite
5.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.1%
No Internet Access
12.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.0%

of households

Tablet

45.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.1%
Smartphone
85.0%
Desktop / Laptop
58.0%
Tablet
45.7%
Smartphone Only
27.7%
No Computer
10.9%

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

750

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF PRESTONCommunityGround water7502

82.9% of households in Preston have broadband internet access. 59.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.0% of households have no internet access. 27.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 750 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.