Utilities & Infrastructure in Forest City, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.1%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

2,645

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.1%
Cellular Data Plan
79.1%
Satellite
6.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.9%
No Internet Access
11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

85.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.6%

of households

Tablet

64.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.6%
Smartphone
85.3%
Desktop / Laptop
61.6%
Tablet
64.3%
Smartphone Only
11.5%
No Computer
8.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

10.6¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.8¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$144

residential

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

21,521

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FOREST CITY, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water21,5210

85.7% of households in Forest City have broadband internet access. 68.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 11.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 21,521 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.