Utilities & Infrastructure in Chincoteague, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.6%

of households

No Internet

5.3%

of households

Total Households

1,727

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.6%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
8.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.6%
No Internet Access
5.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

83.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.1%

of households

Tablet

56.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
83.3%
Desktop / Laptop
78.1%
Tablet
56.8%
Smartphone Only
12.4%
No Computer
6.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.4¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

8.7¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

9.0¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$149

residential

16% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Virginia averages 14.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $149. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

3,344

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHINCOTEAGUE, TOWN OFCommunityGround water3,3440

88.3% of households in Chincoteague have broadband internet access. 71.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.3% of households have no internet access. 12.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,344 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.