Utilities & Infrastructure in Elm City, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.5%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

523

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.5%

Cellular Data Plan

64.8%

Satellite

2.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.8%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

81.5%

of households

Smartphone

67.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.9%

of households

Tablet

44.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

81.5%

Smartphone

67.3%

Desktop / Laptop

59.9%

Tablet

44.7%

Smartphone Only

14.3%

No Computer

18.6%

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

Population Served

1,450

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ELM CITY, TOWN OF	Community	Purchased surface water	1,450	20

86.8% of households in Elm City have broadband internet access. 71.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 14.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,450 people. A total of 20 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.