Utilities & Infrastructure in Ridge Spring, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.6%

of households

No Internet

14.3%

of households

Total Households

393

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
50.6%
Cellular Data Plan
81.2%
Satellite
4.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
29.8%
No Internet Access
14.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.4%

of households

Tablet

49.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.4%
Smartphone
89.3%
Desktop / Laptop
66.4%
Tablet
49.1%
Smartphone Only
20.9%
No Computer
8.7%

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

6,110

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001)CommunitySurface water4,5351
RIDGE SPRING TOWN OF (SC4110002)CommunityPurchased surface water1,5750

85.8% of households in Ridge Spring have broadband internet access. 50.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 29.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.3% of households have no internet access. 20.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,110 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.