Utilities & Infrastructure in Lake Lure, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.0%

of households

No Internet

7.5%

of households

Total Households

816

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.0%

Cellular Data Plan

79.5%

Satellite

25.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

2.5%

No Internet Access

7.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

of households

Tablet

68.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.4%

Smartphone

89.8%

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

Tablet

68.4%

Smartphone Only

5.2%

No Computer

7.6%

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

Population Served

1,501

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LAKE LURE, TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	1,176	1
LAKE LURE VILLAGE RESORT	Community	Ground water	226	1
FIREFLY COVE	Community	Ground water	99	1

91.4% of households in Lake Lure have broadband internet access. 67.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.5% of households have no internet access. 5.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,501 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.