Utilities & Infrastructure in Roanoke Rapids, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.9%

of households

No Internet

12.7%

of households

Total Households

6,133

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.9%

Cellular Data Plan

78.2%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.0%

No Internet Access

12.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.2%

of households

Smartphone

77.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.2%

of households

Tablet

55.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.2%

Smartphone

77.2%

Desktop / Laptop

70.2%

Tablet

55.2%

Smartphone Only

9.9%

No Computer

11.8%

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

15,630

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST	Community	Surface water	15,630	0

85.4% of households in Roanoke Rapids have broadband internet access. 75.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.7% of households have no internet access. 9.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 15,630 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.