Utilities & Infrastructure in Seabrook Island, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

98.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

94.1%

of households

No Internet

0.7%

of households

Total Households

1,183

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
94.1%
Cellular Data Plan
96.1%
Satellite
6.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
3.6%
No Internet Access
0.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.7%

of households

Smartphone

96.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

93.1%

of households

Tablet

86.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.7%
Smartphone
96.3%
Desktop / Laptop
93.1%
Tablet
86.2%
Smartphone Only
0.9%
No Computer
0.3%

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).

Seabrook 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

98.7% of households in Seabrook Island have broadband internet access. 94.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 0.7% of households have no internet access.