Utilities & Infrastructure in Bailey, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.5%

of households

No Internet

26.6%

of households

Total Households

188

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

57.5%

Cellular Data Plan

64.9%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.9%

No Internet Access

26.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.8%

of households

Smartphone

80.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.5%

of households

Tablet

41.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.8%

Smartphone

80.3%

Desktop / Laptop

57.5%

Tablet

41.0%

Smartphone Only

22.9%

No Computer

12.2%

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

814

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BAILEY, TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	563	1
BOTTOMS FARM MHP	Community	Ground water	99	0
TWIN OAKS TP	Community	Ground water	77	2
RIVERSIDE MHP	Community	Ground water	75	1

72.3% of households in Bailey have broadband internet access. 57.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.6% of households have no internet access. 22.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 814 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.