Utilities & Infrastructure in Dobson, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.9%

of households

No Internet

17.3%

of households

Total Households

537

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.9%
Cellular Data Plan
63.7%
Satellite
3.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
17.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.3%

of households

Smartphone

81.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

of households

Tablet

44.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.3%
Smartphone
81.0%
Desktop / Laptop
65.6%
Tablet
44.5%
Smartphone Only
17.7%
No Computer
12.7%

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

2,615

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DOBSON, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water2,6151

75.6% of households in Dobson have broadband internet access. 62.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.3% of households have no internet access. 17.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,615 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.