Utilities & Infrastructure in Kingsport, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.1%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

24,674

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.1%

Cellular Data Plan

82.5%

Satellite

3.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.2%

No Internet Access

9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

84.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.9%

of households

Tablet

55.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.0%

Smartphone

84.6%

Desktop / Laptop

69.9%

Tablet

55.6%

Smartphone Only

12.9%

No Computer

9.0%

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

120,553

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
KINGSPORT WATER DEPT	Community	Surface water	106,765
BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	13,318
EAST CARTERS VALLEY	Community	Purchased surface water	285
SPRING VALLEY SUBDIVISION	Community	Purchased surface water	185

88.0% of households in Kingsport have broadband internet access. 73.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 120,553 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.