Utilities & Infrastructure in Franklin, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.7%

of households

No Internet

14.1%

of households

Total Households

1,995

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.7%

Cellular Data Plan

77.2%

Satellite

5.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.9%

No Internet Access

14.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.8%

of households

Smartphone

83.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.9%

of households

Tablet

56.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.8%

Smartphone

83.7%

Desktop / Laptop

66.9%

Tablet

56.2%

Smartphone Only

8.0%

No Computer

14.2%

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

10,074

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FRANKLIN, TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	9,650	2
LBJ JOB CORPS	Community	Ground water	270	0
GEMSTONE VILLAGE	Community	Purchased surface water	75	0
CULLASAJA RIVER S/D	Community	Ground water	53	0
LAUREL HILLS	Community	Ground water	26	0

83.1% of households in Franklin have broadband internet access. 72.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.1% of households have no internet access. 8.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 10,074 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.