Utilities & Infrastructure in Stanley, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.0%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

1,468

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.0%

Cellular Data Plan

85.9%

Satellite

3.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.6%

No Internet Access

9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.2%

of households

Smartphone

89.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.5%

of households

Tablet

64.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.2%

Smartphone

89.9%

Desktop / Laptop

80.5%

Tablet

64.2%

Smartphone Only

9.5%

No Computer

4.8%

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

5,453

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
STANLEY, TOWN OF	Community	Purchased surface water	5,453	1

90.3% of households in Stanley have broadband internet access. 73.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 9.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,453 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.