Utilities & Infrastructure in Drexel, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.0%

of households

No Internet

13.7%

of households

Total Households

764

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.0%
Cellular Data Plan
78.9%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.5%
No Internet Access
13.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.2%

of households

Smartphone

89.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.3%

of households

Tablet

52.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.2%
Smartphone
89.0%
Desktop / Laptop
78.3%
Tablet
52.8%
Smartphone Only
8.8%
No Computer
9.8%

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

3,302

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DREXEL TOWN OFCommunityPurchased surface water3,3020

85.1% of households in Drexel have broadband internet access. 75.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.7% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,302 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.