Utilities & Infrastructure in Tellico Plains, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.9%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

423

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
58.9%
Cellular Data Plan
76.4%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
26.2%
No Internet Access
9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.6%

of households

Smartphone

82.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.3%

of households

Tablet

48.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.6%
Smartphone
82.3%
Desktop / Laptop
52.3%
Tablet
48.5%
Smartphone Only
27.0%
No Computer
14.4%

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

1

Population Served

7,759

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPTCommunityGround water7,7594

87.5% of households in Tellico Plains have broadband internet access. 58.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 27.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 7,759 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.