Utilities & Infrastructure in Sparta, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.9%

of households

No Internet

19.5%

of households

Total Households

897

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.9%
Cellular Data Plan
69.2%
Satellite
1.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.6%
No Internet Access
19.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.6%

of households

Smartphone

79.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.3%

of households

Tablet

43.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.6%
Smartphone
79.8%
Desktop / Laptop
61.3%
Tablet
43.0%
Smartphone Only
20.1%
No Computer
13.4%

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

1,900

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SPARTA, TOWN OFCommunityPurchased surface water1,9000

79.9% of households in Sparta have broadband internet access. 71.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.5% of households have no internet access. 20.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,900 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.