Utilities & Infrastructure in Wise, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.9%

of households

No Internet

4.2%

of households

Total Households

1,275

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.9%

Cellular Data Plan

76.2%

Satellite

3.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.9%

No Internet Access

4.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

77.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.5%

of households

Tablet

60.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.9%

Smartphone

77.7%

Desktop / Laptop

66.5%

Tablet

60.2%

Smartphone Only

19.2%

No Computer

5.1%

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

21,319

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WISE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	11,500	3
WISE, TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	6,375	0
WCPSA-POUND	Community	Surface water	2,501	0
BOLD CAMP	Community	Purchased surface water	943	0

87.5% of households in Wise have broadband internet access. 72.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.2% of households have no internet access. 19.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 21,319 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.