Utilities & Infrastructure in Rising Sun, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.8%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

1,003

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

80.8%

Cellular Data Plan

73.8%

Satellite

3.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

4.1%

No Internet Access

9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.6%

of households

Tablet

55.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.7%

Smartphone

88.3%

Desktop / Laptop

78.6%

Tablet

55.7%

Smartphone Only

12.3%

No Computer

5.3%

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

345

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE	Community	Ground water	290	1
RIDGEVIEW MHP	Community	Ground water	55	0

89.1% of households in Rising Sun have broadband internet access. 80.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 12.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 345 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.