Utilities & Infrastructure in Whitwell, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.4%

of households

No Internet

14.1%

of households

Total Households

778

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.4%
Cellular Data Plan
81.5%
Satellite
8.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.1%
No Internet Access
14.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.3%

of households

Smartphone

74.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.4%

of households

Tablet

56.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.3%
Smartphone
74.3%
Desktop / Laptop
63.4%
Tablet
56.9%
Smartphone Only
11.3%
No Computer
15.7%

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

1,104

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GRIFFITH CREEK U.D.CommunityPurchased surface water1,1040

84.1% of households in Whitwell have broadband internet access. 69.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.1% of households have no internet access. 11.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,104 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.