Utilities & Infrastructure in Independence, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.5%

of households

No Internet

19.7%

of households

Total Households

456

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.5%
Cellular Data Plan
73.5%
Satellite
7.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.0%
No Internet Access
19.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.0%

of households

Smartphone

76.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.6%

of households

Tablet

45.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.0%
Smartphone
76.5%
Desktop / Laptop
63.6%
Tablet
45.4%
Smartphone Only
12.9%
No Computer
16.0%

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

5

Population Served

2,352

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
INDEPENDENCE, TOWN OFCommunityGUP9710
FAIRVIEW WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased surface water7300
GRANT COMMUNITYCommunityPurchased ground water3500
OLDTOWN WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased surface water3010
VIRGINIA CAROLINA WATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water00

76.8% of households in Independence have broadband internet access. 57.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.7% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 2,352 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.