Utilities & Infrastructure in Cowen, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.4%

of households

No Internet

20.4%

of households

Total Households

191

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.4%

Cellular Data Plan

73.8%

Satellite

6.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.7%

No Internet Access

20.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.3%

of households

Smartphone

73.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

45.6%

of households

Tablet

32.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

83.3%

Smartphone

73.3%

Desktop / Laptop

45.6%

Tablet

32.5%

Smartphone Only

27.8%

No Computer

16.8%

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

3,098

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COWEN PSD	Community	Surface water	3,098	8

78.0% of households in Cowen have broadband internet access. 63.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.4% of households have no internet access. 27.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,098 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.