Utilities & Infrastructure in Morehead City, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.2%

of households

No Internet

7.1%

of households

Total Households

5,017

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.2%
Cellular Data Plan
80.1%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.7%
No Internet Access
7.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.4%

of households

Smartphone

87.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.1%

of households

Tablet

57.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.4%
Smartphone
87.7%
Desktop / Laptop
75.1%
Tablet
57.2%
Smartphone Only
12.3%
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

2

Population Served

9,515

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OFCommunityGround water9,4201
BALLOU MHPCommunityGround water950

86.4% of households in Morehead City have broadband internet access. 76.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.1% of households have no internet access. 12.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 9,515 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.