Utilities & Infrastructure in Smithfield, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.5%

of households

No Internet

13.8%

of households

Total Households

3,453

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.5%

Cellular Data Plan

77.6%

Satellite

2.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.9%

No Internet Access

13.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.1%

of households

Tablet

61.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.4%

Smartphone

85.0%

Desktop / Laptop

77.1%

Tablet

61.0%

Smartphone Only

8.8%

No Computer

10.6%

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

8,791

Violations (5yr)

127

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SMITHFIELD, TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	8,089	0
WRENNS MILL ESTATES	Community	Ground water	372	0
OWENS SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	116	0
HEARN`S MOBILE HOME COURT	Community	Ground water	110	16
DEER RUN	Community	Ground water	104	111

83.7% of households in Smithfield have broadband internet access. 75.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.8% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 8,791 people. A total of 127 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.