Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairmont, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.8%

of households

No Internet

23.1%

of households

Total Households

929

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.8%
Cellular Data Plan
59.7%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.8%
No Internet Access
23.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.6%

of households

Tablet

41.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.1%
Smartphone
87.4%
Desktop / Laptop
58.6%
Tablet
41.6%
Smartphone Only
25.4%
No Computer
9.9%

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

2,837

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FAIRMONT, TOWN OFCommunityGround water2,8371

72.4% of households in Fairmont have broadband internet access. 57.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.1% of households have no internet access. 25.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,837 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.