Utilities & Infrastructure in State College, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.2%

of households

No Internet

2.6%

of households

Total Households

11,437

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.2%

Cellular Data Plan

82.8%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.3%

No Internet Access

2.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.2%

of households

Smartphone

95.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.6%

of households

Tablet

68.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.2%

Smartphone

95.9%

Desktop / Laptop

91.6%

Tablet

68.7%

Smartphone Only

4.6%

No Computer

1.8%

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

78,220

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH	Community	Surface water	72,000	0
COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	6,000	0
TROTTER FARMS	Community	Ground water	175	0
NITTANY GROVE CONDO COMM ASSN	Community	Ground water	45	2

85.1% of households in State College have broadband internet access. 76.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 78,220 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.