Utilities & Infrastructure in Galax, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.7%

of households

No Internet

12.1%

of households

Total Households

2,729

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.7%

Cellular Data Plan

76.8%

Satellite

6.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

19.3%

No Internet Access

12.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

80.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.3%

of households

Tablet

49.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.9%

Smartphone

80.2%

Desktop / Laptop

66.3%

Tablet

49.0%

Smartphone Only

14.8%

No Computer

10.1%

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

6,862

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GALAX, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	6,837	0
SUN VALLEY TRAILER PARK	Community	Ground water	25	2

86.6% of households in Galax have broadband internet access. 61.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.1% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,862 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.