Utilities & Infrastructure in Southport, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.0%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

1,889

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.0%
Cellular Data Plan
87.9%
Satellite
2.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.7%
No Internet Access
6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.9%

of households

Tablet

64.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
88.6%
Desktop / Laptop
88.9%
Tablet
64.9%
Smartphone Only
2.5%
No Computer
5.7%

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).

92.3% of households in Southport have broadband internet access. 85.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access.