Utilities & Infrastructure in Valdese, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.8%

of households

No Internet

11.9%

of households

Total Households

2,174

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.8%
Cellular Data Plan
84.1%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.6%
No Internet Access
11.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.8%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.3%

of households

Tablet

51.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.8%
Smartphone
88.4%
Desktop / Laptop
72.3%
Tablet
51.2%
Smartphone Only
13.4%
No Computer
9.3%

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

13,571

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VALDESE, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water13,5710

87.1% of households in Valdese have broadband internet access. 69.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.9% of households have no internet access. 13.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 13,571 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.