Utilities & Infrastructure in Spruce Pine, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.2%

of households

No Internet

18.5%

of households

Total Households

1,013

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.2%
Cellular Data Plan
73.4%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.1%
No Internet Access
18.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.5%

of households

Smartphone

82.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.4%

of households

Tablet

45.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.5%
Smartphone
82.5%
Desktop / Laptop
60.4%
Tablet
45.5%
Smartphone Only
18.4%
No Computer
14.5%

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

2

Population Served

5,686

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water5,6610
HUMPBACK MOUNTAINCommunityGround water250

80.5% of households in Spruce Pine have broadband internet access. 61.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.5% of households have no internet access. 18.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 5,686 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.