Utilities & Infrastructure in West Jefferson, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.0%

of households

No Internet

13.8%

of households

Total Households

567

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.0%
Cellular Data Plan
69.7%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.1%
No Internet Access
13.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.1%

of households

Smartphone

80.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.0%

of households

Tablet

58.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.1%
Smartphone
80.6%
Desktop / Laptop
64.0%
Tablet
58.6%
Smartphone Only
8.3%
No Computer
12.9%

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

1,494

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WEST JEFFERSON, TOWN OFCommunityGround water under influence of surface water1,3211
FAIRWAY RIDGE WATER ASSOC INCCommunityGround water1730

82.5% of households in West Jefferson have broadband internet access. 72.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.8% of households have no internet access. 8.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,494 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.