Utilities & Infrastructure in Marion, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.1%

of households

No Internet

16.5%

of households

Total Households

2,712

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.1%

Cellular Data Plan

70.2%

Satellite

2.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.4%

No Internet Access

16.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.4%

of households

Smartphone

80.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.4%

of households

Tablet

46.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.4%

Smartphone

80.6%

Desktop / Laptop

55.4%

Tablet

46.0%

Smartphone Only

22.8%

No Computer

14.6%

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

11,530

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MARION, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	9,362	1
MCDOWELL CO--NEBO	Community	Purchased surface water	902	0
RIVERSIDE MHP	Community	Ground water	399	0
MARION MOOSE LODGE	Community	Ground water	320	1
MARION MOOSE LODGE-MOUNTAIN	Community	Ground water	160	1
LINVILLE FALLS CLUB	Community	Ground water	127	1
HARMONY ESTATES S/D	Community	Ground water	100	1
CEDARBROOK RESIDENTIAL HOME	Community	Ground water	80	1
LAKE JAMES LODGE ASSISTED LIVI	Community	Ground water	80	1

78.5% of households in Marion have broadband internet access. 61.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.5% of households have no internet access. 22.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 11,530 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.