Utilities & Infrastructure in Dickson, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.5%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

6,316

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.5%
Cellular Data Plan
81.6%
Satellite
5.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.1%
No Internet Access
10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.8%

of households

Tablet

56.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.7%
Smartphone
88.4%
Desktop / Laptop
70.8%
Tablet
56.0%
Smartphone Only
14.2%
No Computer
6.3%

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

73,463

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WATER AUTH OF DICKSON COUNTYCommunitySurface water66,7250
SYLVIA-TN CITY-POND U.D.CommunityPurchased surface water6,7380

87.6% of households in Dickson have broadband internet access. 74.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. 14.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 73,463 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.