Utilities & Infrastructure in Beaufort, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.1%

of households

No Internet

7.5%

of households

Total Households

5,466

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.1%
Cellular Data Plan
78.7%
Satellite
14.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.9%
No Internet Access
7.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.1%

of households

Smartphone

92.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.7%

of households

Tablet

66.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.1%
Smartphone
92.7%
Desktop / Laptop
77.7%
Tablet
66.5%
Smartphone Only
10.7%
No Computer
4.9%

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

2

Population Served

325

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HILLSDALE ESTATES, LLCCommunityGround water1630
TAYLOR MH ESTATE (SC0760015)CommunityGround water1620

86.6% of households in Beaufort have broadband internet access. 77.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.5% of households have no internet access. 10.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 325 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.