Utilities & Infrastructure in Fripp Island, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.9%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

432

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.9%
Cellular Data Plan
80.1%
Satellite
4.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.6%
No Internet Access
11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.7%

of households

Smartphone

82.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.0%

of households

Tablet

61.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.7%
Smartphone
82.2%
Desktop / Laptop
85.0%
Tablet
61.8%
Smartphone Only
1.2%
No Computer
12.3%

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

3,536

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002)CommunityPurchased surface water3,5360

85.4% of households in Fripp Island have broadband internet access. 75.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,536 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.