Utilities & Infrastructure in High Shoals, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.8%

of households

No Internet

18.0%

of households

Total Households

211

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.8%
Cellular Data Plan
63.0%
Satellite
1.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.9%
No Internet Access
18.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.0%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.5%
Smartphone
88.6%
Desktop / Laptop
63.0%
Tablet
63.5%
Smartphone Only
17.1%
No Computer
9.5%

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

729

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HIGH SHOALS, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water7290

82.0% of households in High Shoals have broadband internet access. 67.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.0% of households have no internet access. 17.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 729 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.