Utilities & Infrastructure in Cowan, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.9%

of households

No Internet

21.9%

of households

Total Households

684

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

55.9%

Cellular Data Plan

71.5%

Satellite

9.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.0%

No Internet Access

21.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.4%

of households

Smartphone

80.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.1%

of households

Tablet

40.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.4%

Smartphone

80.9%

Desktop / Laptop

59.1%

Tablet

40.8%

Smartphone Only

15.6%

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

Population Served

2,587

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COWAN BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	2,587	0

75.4% of households in Cowan have broadband internet access. 55.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.9% of households have no internet access. 15.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,587 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.