Utilities & Infrastructure in Newland, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.2%

of households

No Internet

22.9%

of households

Total Households

397

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.2%

Cellular Data Plan

66.5%

Satellite

6.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.3%

No Internet Access

22.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

84.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.5%

of households

Tablet

51.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.0%

Smartphone

84.6%

Desktop / Laptop

64.5%

Tablet

51.1%

Smartphone Only

21.9%

No Computer

7.1%

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

1,134

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NEWLAND, TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	999	1
JONAS RIDGE REST HOME	Community	Ground water	80	1
THE HERITAGE OF SUGAR MOUNTAIN	Community	Ground water	55	1

77.1% of households in Newland have broadband internet access. 62.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.9% of households have no internet access. 21.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,134 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.