Utilities & Infrastructure in Winston-Salem, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.8%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

100,278

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.8%

Cellular Data Plan

76.1%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.5%

No Internet Access

9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.7%

of households

Smartphone

90.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.2%

of households

Tablet

58.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.7%

Smartphone

90.0%

Desktop / Laptop

77.2%

Tablet

58.8%

Smartphone Only

12.6%

No Computer

5.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

10.6¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.8¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$144

residential

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COUNTRY LIVING APTS	Community	Ground water	66	2

87.4% of households in Winston-Salem have broadband internet access. 72.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 12.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 66 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.