Utilities & Infrastructure in Murphy, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

58.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

47.3%

of households

No Internet

36.1%

of households

Total Households

700

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

47.3%

Cellular Data Plan

51.6%

Satellite

7.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.3%

No Internet Access

36.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.7%

of households

Smartphone

87.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

51.1%

of households

Tablet

41.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.7%

Smartphone

87.4%

Desktop / Laptop

51.1%

Tablet

41.9%

Smartphone Only

35.3%

No Computer

7.3%

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

4,581

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MURPHY, TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	4,498	1
EL SHADDAI	Community	Ground water	53	0
THE SANCTUARY AT VANCE MTN	Community	Ground water	30	0

58.3% of households in Murphy have broadband internet access. 47.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 36.1% of households have no internet access. 35.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 4,581 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.