Utilities & Infrastructure in Wilkesboro, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.8%

of households

No Internet

7.1%

of households

Total Households

1,597

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.8%
Cellular Data Plan
80.2%
Satellite
2.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.5%
No Internet Access
7.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

86.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.0%

of households

Tablet

62.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.4%
Smartphone
86.3%
Desktop / Laptop
63.0%
Tablet
62.1%
Smartphone Only
16.8%
No Computer
6.6%

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

3,643

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WILKESBORO, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water3,6430

92.4% of households in Wilkesboro have broadband internet access. 77.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.1% of households have no internet access. 16.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,643 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.