Utilities & Infrastructure in Tryon, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

70.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.8%

of households

No Internet

25.2%

of households

Total Households

898

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
58.8%
Cellular Data Plan
61.0%
Satellite
6.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.6%
No Internet Access
25.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.3%

of households

Smartphone

81.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.3%

of households

Tablet

48.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.3%
Smartphone
81.1%
Desktop / Laptop
73.3%
Tablet
48.9%
Smartphone Only
10.8%
No Computer
9.7%

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

2

Population Served

5,621

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TRYON, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water5,4941
MELMONT WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1270

70.2% of households in Tryon have broadband internet access. 58.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 25.2% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 5,621 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.