Utilities & Infrastructure in Blacksburg, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.9%

of households

No Internet

3.3%

of households

Total Households

13,827

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.9%
Cellular Data Plan
89.8%
Satellite
11.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
3.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.0%

of households

Smartphone

94.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.7%

of households

Tablet

71.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.0%
Smartphone
94.8%
Desktop / Laptop
92.7%
Tablet
71.6%
Smartphone Only
3.5%
No Computer
2.0%

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

34,578

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BLACKSBURG, TOWN OFCommunityPurchased surface water34,5780

94.4% of households in Blacksburg have broadband internet access. 85.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.3% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 34,578 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.