Utilities & Infrastructure in Surf City, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.9%

of households

No Internet

3.0%

of households

Total Households

1,652

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.9%
Cellular Data Plan
89.6%
Satellite
3.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.8%
No Internet Access
3.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.3%

of households

Smartphone

95.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.0%

of households

Tablet

69.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.3%
Smartphone
95.5%
Desktop / Laptop
88.0%
Tablet
69.3%
Smartphone Only
6.8%
No Computer
2.7%

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

1

Population Served

9,730

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SURF CITY, TOWN OFCommunityGround water9,7301

95.9% of households in Surf City have broadband internet access. 85.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.0% of households have no internet access. 6.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 9,730 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.