Utilities & Infrastructure in Bethune, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

48.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

36.0%

of households

No Internet

42.3%

of households

Total Households

189

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
36.0%
Cellular Data Plan
44.4%
Satellite
4.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.5%
No Internet Access
42.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

79.4%

of households

Smartphone

78.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

39.2%

of households

Tablet

38.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
79.4%
Smartphone
78.3%
Desktop / Laptop
39.2%
Tablet
38.6%
Smartphone Only
27.5%
No Computer
20.6%

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

2

Population Served

3,641

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006)CommunityGround water3,1000
BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002)CommunityGround water5410

48.2% of households in Bethune have broadband internet access. 36.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 42.3% of households have no internet access. 27.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,641 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.