Utilities & Infrastructure in Palmerton, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.5%

of households

No Internet

19.7%

of households

Total Households

2,574

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.5%
Cellular Data Plan
70.8%
Satellite
1.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.9%
No Internet Access
19.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

81.0%

of households

Smartphone

69.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.3%

of households

Tablet

46.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
81.0%
Smartphone
69.3%
Desktop / Laptop
60.3%
Tablet
46.1%
Smartphone Only
10.2%
No Computer
19.0%

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

7,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PALMERTON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITYCommunityGround water7,0000

78.4% of households in Palmerton have broadband internet access. 73.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.7% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 7,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.