Utilities & Infrastructure in Biscoe, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.6%

of households

No Internet

20.8%

of households

Total Households

770

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.6%
Cellular Data Plan
62.9%
Satellite
1.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.3%
No Internet Access
20.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.4%

of households

Smartphone

84.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

36.6%

of households

Tablet

45.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.4%
Smartphone
84.2%
Desktop / Laptop
36.6%
Tablet
45.6%
Smartphone Only
31.3%
No Computer
12.6%

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

2,735

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BISCOE, TOWN OFCommunityPurchased surface water2,7354

76.2% of households in Biscoe have broadband internet access. 64.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.8% of households have no internet access. 31.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,735 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.