Utilities & Infrastructure in Pawleys Island, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

98.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.1%

of households

No Internet

1.5%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

82.1%

Cellular Data Plan

98.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.4%

No Internet Access

1.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

92.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

of households

Tablet

56.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.5%

Smartphone

92.5%

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

Tablet

56.7%

Smartphone Only

4.5%

No Computer

4.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.2¢

per kWh

-25% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

10.6¢

per kWh

-31% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

6.8¢

per kWh

-42% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$150

residential

+2% vs <10K avg

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in South Carolina averages 14.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $150. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Pawleys Island vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

50,067

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GCWSD WACCAMAW NECK (SC2220010)	Community	Surface water	37,790	0
GCWSD KILSOCK WATER SYS (SC2220002)	Community	Ground water	4,417	0
GCWSD CARVERS BAY (SC2220013)	Community	Ground water	3,133	9
GCWSD GARDEN CITY POINT (SC2220011)	Community	Purchased surface water	1,790	0
GCWSD WEDGEFIELD PLANTATION (2220006)	Community	Ground water	1,132	0
GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004)	Community	Ground water	1,079	0
GCWSD RED HILL (2220007)	Community	Ground water	726	0

98.5% of households in Pawleys Island have broadband internet access. 82.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 50,067 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.