Utilities & Infrastructure in Powellsville, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

56.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.5%

of households

No Internet

43.5%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.5%

Cellular Data Plan

17.7%

No Internet Access

43.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

62.4%

of households

Smartphone

23.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.7%

of households

Tablet

49.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

62.4%

Smartphone

23.5%

Desktop / Laptop

44.7%

Tablet

49.4%

Smartphone Only

7.1%

No Computer

37.7%

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

14.1¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

10.6¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.8¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$144

residential

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

482

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
POWELLSVILLE, TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	482	1

56.5% of households in Powellsville have broadband internet access. 56.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 43.5% of households have no internet access. 7.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 482 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.