Utilities & Infrastructure in Ruth, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.7%

of households

No Internet

10.3%

of households

Total Households

213

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.7%

Cellular Data Plan

86.4%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.4%

No Internet Access

10.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

91.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.5%

of households

Tablet

44.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

91.6%

Desktop / Laptop

69.5%

Tablet

44.1%

Smartphone Only

18.3%

No Computer

7.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

86.9% of households in Ruth have broadband internet access. 73.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.3% of households have no internet access. 18.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.