Utilities & Infrastructure in Rural Retreat, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.3%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

651

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.3%
Cellular Data Plan
75.6%
Satellite
10.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.0%
No Internet Access
10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

81.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

of households

Tablet

56.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.5%
Smartphone
81.1%
Desktop / Laptop
77.9%
Tablet
56.7%
Smartphone Only
10.0%
No Computer
9.5%

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

1

Population Served

2,500

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RURAL RETREAT, TOWN OFCommunityGround water under influence of surface water2,5000

84.6% of households in Rural Retreat have broadband internet access. 65.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 10.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,500 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.