Utilities & Infrastructure in Chilhowie, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.0%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

891

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.0%

Cellular Data Plan

78.5%

Satellite

5.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.2%

No Internet Access

10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.8%

of households

Smartphone

85.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.3%

of households

Tablet

52.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.8%

Smartphone

85.1%

Desktop / Laptop

69.3%

Tablet

52.0%

Smartphone Only

14.9%

No Computer

8.2%

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

4,625

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHILHOWIE, TOWN OF	Community	GUP	4,625	0
CHILHOWIE_WCSA REGIONAL WTP	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	0	0

87.1% of households in Chilhowie have broadband internet access. 70.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 14.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,625 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.