Utilities & Infrastructure in Appalachia, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.3%

of households

No Internet

16.0%

of households

Total Households

668

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.3%
Cellular Data Plan
60.3%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.5%
No Internet Access
16.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.6%

of households

Smartphone

80.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.3%

of households

Tablet

62.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.6%
Smartphone
80.5%
Desktop / Laptop
53.3%
Tablet
62.9%
Smartphone Only
14.8%
No Computer
9.4%

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

2,745

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
APPALACHIA, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water2,7450

69.9% of households in Appalachia have broadband internet access. 60.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.0% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,745 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.