Utilities & Infrastructure in Hays, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

91.4%

of households

No Internet

6.4%

of households

Total Households

591

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
91.4%
Cellular Data Plan
90.2%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
2.2%
No Internet Access
6.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

77.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.0%

of households

Tablet

58.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.4%
Smartphone
77.7%
Desktop / Laptop
77.0%
Tablet
58.0%
Smartphone Only
16.1%
No Computer
4.6%

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

1

Population Served

8,486

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BLUE RIDGE WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityPurchased surface water8,4861

93.6% of households in Hays have broadband internet access. 91.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.4% of households have no internet access. 16.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 8,486 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.