Utilities & Infrastructure in Maiden, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.1%

of households

No Internet

14.9%

of households

Total Households

1,391

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.1%
Cellular Data Plan
79.7%
Satellite
3.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
21.9%
No Internet Access
14.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.5%

of households

Smartphone

87.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.6%

of households

Tablet

52.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.5%
Smartphone
87.0%
Desktop / Laptop
66.6%
Tablet
52.8%
Smartphone Only
27.3%
No Computer
2.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

10.6¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.8¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$144

residential

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

5,441

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MAIDEN, TOWN OFCommunityPurchased surface water5,4410

85.1% of households in Maiden have broadband internet access. 62.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.9% of households have no internet access. 27.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,441 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.