Utilities & Infrastructure in Rocky Mount, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.5%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

1,768

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.5%
Cellular Data Plan
70.9%
Satellite
9.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.9%
No Internet Access
10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

80.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.7%

of households

Tablet

51.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.7%
Smartphone
80.7%
Desktop / Laptop
70.7%
Tablet
51.6%
Smartphone Only
13.7%
No Computer
8.3%

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

2

Population Served

6,058

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ROCKY MOUNT, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water6,0000
FORK MOUNTAIN ADULT REST HOMECommunityGround water580

88.0% of households in Rocky Mount have broadband internet access. 63.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 13.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,058 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.