Utilities & Infrastructure in Blackstone, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

64.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

53.7%

of households

No Internet

31.3%

of households

Total Households

1,325

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

53.7%

Cellular Data Plan

60.9%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.7%

No Internet Access

31.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

71.0%

of households

Smartphone

69.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.9%

of households

Tablet

51.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

71.0%

Smartphone

69.1%

Desktop / Laptop

47.9%

Tablet

51.7%

Smartphone Only

6.8%

No Computer

29.0%

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

Population Served

6,345

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	6,345	16

64.1% of households in Blackstone have broadband internet access. 53.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.3% of households have no internet access. 6.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 6,345 people. A total of 16 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.