Utilities & Infrastructure in Rutherfordton, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.8%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

1,438

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.8%

Cellular Data Plan

79.6%

Satellite

6.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.9%

No Internet Access

9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.7%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.3%

Smartphone

86.1%

Desktop / Laptop

61.7%

Tablet

63.5%

Smartphone Only

16.0%

No Computer

8.7%

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

18,269

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BROAD RIVER WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	18,242	0
COLONIAL MANOR REST HOME	Community	Ground water	27	1

88.9% of households in Rutherfordton have broadband internet access. 76.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 16.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 18,269 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.