Utilities & Infrastructure in Jackson, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

63.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.9%

of households

No Internet

31.1%

of households

Total Households

270

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.9%
Cellular Data Plan
60.7%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.1%
No Internet Access
31.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.2%

of households

Smartphone

74.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.2%

of households

Tablet

54.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.2%
Smartphone
74.8%
Desktop / Laptop
78.2%
Tablet
54.1%
Smartphone Only
5.6%
No Computer
11.9%

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

7

Population Served

13,779

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEECommunityGround water5,7151
NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTONCommunityPurchased surface water3,9841
NORTHAMPTON--PROGRESSIVECommunityPurchased surface water2,2281
NORTHAMPTON--GASTONCommunityPurchased surface water1,1231
JACKSON, TOWN OFCommunityGround water4800
NORTHAMPTON--N GASTONCommunityPurchased surface water2161
NORTHAMPTON--W JACKSONCommunityPurchased ground water331

63.0% of households in Jackson have broadband internet access. 55.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 31.1% of households have no internet access. 5.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 13,779 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.