Utilities & Infrastructure in Maxton, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

66.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

51.2%

of households

No Internet

29.7%

of households

Total Households

926

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
51.2%
Cellular Data Plan
60.8%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.0%
No Internet Access
29.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

77.2%

of households

Smartphone

68.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

46.0%

of households

Tablet

33.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
77.2%
Smartphone
68.7%
Desktop / Laptop
46.0%
Tablet
33.5%
Smartphone Only
23.4%
No Computer
22.8%

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

14.1ยข

per kWh

Commercial Rate

10.6ยข

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.8ยข

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$144

residential

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. 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

2,598

Violations (5yr)

16

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MAXTON, TOWN OFCommunityGround water2,59816

66.5% of households in Maxton have broadband internet access. 51.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 29.7% of households have no internet access. 23.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,598 people. A total of 16 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.