Utilities & Infrastructure in Cresson, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.7%

of households

No Internet

7.7%

of households

Total Households

636

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.7%

Cellular Data Plan

78.0%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.3%

No Internet Access

7.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

of households

Tablet

62.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.4%

Smartphone

85.7%

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

Tablet

62.0%

Smartphone Only

11.6%

No Computer

4.6%

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

Population Served

6,460

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
CRESSON TWP MUNI AUTH	Community	Purchased ground water	2,500
CRESSON BORO WATER SYS	Community	Purchased ground water	1,700
FEDERAL CORR INSTITUTE LORETTO	Community	Ground water	1,500
SANKERTOWN BORO WATER SYS	Community	Purchased ground water	760

86.5% of households in Cresson have broadband internet access. 71.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.7% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 6,460 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.