Utilities & Infrastructure in Carthage, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.4%

of households

No Internet

19.6%

of households

Total Households

915

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.4%
Cellular Data Plan
66.7%
Satellite
3.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.3%
No Internet Access
19.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.4%

of households

Smartphone

79.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.9%

of households

Tablet

53.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.4%
Smartphone
79.6%
Desktop / Laptop
65.9%
Tablet
53.8%
Smartphone Only
14.9%
No Computer
14.6%

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

12,537

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SMITH UTILITY DISTRICTCommunitySurface water8,9133
CARTHAGE WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water3,6240

78.8% of households in Carthage have broadband internet access. 62.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.6% of households have no internet access. 14.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 12,537 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.