Utilities & Infrastructure in Smithville, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

60.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

43.7%

of households

No Internet

30.5%

of households

Total Households

2,112

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

43.7%

Cellular Data Plan

51.8%

Satellite

7.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.4%

No Internet Access

30.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

76.6%

of households

Smartphone

71.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.2%

of households

Tablet

43.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

76.6%

Smartphone

71.5%

Desktop / Laptop

52.2%

Tablet

43.1%

Smartphone Only

10.4%

No Computer

23.4%

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

25,936

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DEKALB UTILITY DISTRICT #1	Community	Surface water	17,960	0
SMITHVILLE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	7,049	6
DEKALB UTILITY DISTRICT #4	Community	Purchased surface water	927	0

60.3% of households in Smithville have broadband internet access. 43.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 30.5% of households have no internet access. 10.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 25,936 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.