Utilities & Infrastructure in Roper, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

43.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

18.8%

of households

No Internet

53.7%

of households

Total Households

287

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
18.8%
Cellular Data Plan
40.8%
Satellite
1.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
23.3%
No Internet Access
53.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

72.1%

of households

Smartphone

56.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

25.4%

of households

Tablet

12.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
72.1%
Smartphone
56.8%
Desktop / Laptop
25.4%
Tablet
12.9%
Smartphone Only
43.9%
No Computer
27.9%

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

1

Population Served

546

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ROPER WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased ground water5460

43.6% of households in Roper have broadband internet access. 18.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 53.7% of households have no internet access. 43.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 546 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.