Utilities & Infrastructure in Altamont, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

70.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.9%

of households

No Internet

27.2%

of households

Total Households

361

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.9%
Cellular Data Plan
66.8%
Satellite
1.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.3%
No Internet Access
27.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.1%

of households

Smartphone

74.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.9%

of households

Tablet

53.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.1%
Smartphone
74.8%
Desktop / Laptop
47.9%
Tablet
53.2%
Smartphone Only
18.6%
No Computer
16.9%

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

9,211

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BIG CREEK UTILITY DISTRICTCommunitySurface water9,2110

70.9% of households in Altamont have broadband internet access. 60.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.2% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 9,211 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.