Utilities & Infrastructure in Big Stone Gap, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.4%

of households

No Internet

13.7%

of households

Total Households

1,708

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.4%
Cellular Data Plan
68.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.9%
No Internet Access
13.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.4%

of households

Smartphone

86.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.8%

of households

Tablet

45.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.4%
Smartphone
86.1%
Desktop / Laptop
61.8%
Tablet
45.0%
Smartphone Only
25.0%
No Computer
11.7%

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

9,372

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BIG STONE GAP, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water9,3720

84.3% of households in Big Stone Gap have broadband internet access. 71.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.7% of households have no internet access. 25.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 9,372 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.