Utilities & Infrastructure in Benwood, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

7.6%

of households

Total Households

564

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.6%
Cellular Data Plan
78.2%
Satellite
8.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.1%
No Internet Access
7.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

79.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.9%

of households

Tablet

56.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.3%
Smartphone
79.6%
Desktop / Laptop
55.9%
Tablet
56.6%
Smartphone Only
22.2%
No Computer
8.7%

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

1,510

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BENWOOD WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water1,5100

92.4% of households in Benwood have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.6% of households have no internet access. 22.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,510 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.