Utilities & Infrastructure in Elkins, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.0%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

2,706

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.0%

Cellular Data Plan

77.2%

Satellite

5.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.2%

No Internet Access

12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.1%

of households

Smartphone

73.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.8%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.1%

Smartphone

73.2%

Desktop / Laptop

64.8%

Tablet

54.3%

Smartphone Only

14.9%

No Computer

11.9%

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

10,886

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ELKINS CITY OF	Community	Surface water	9,350	0
LEADSVILLE PSD	Community	Purchased surface water	1,536	3

84.7% of households in Elkins have broadband internet access. 73.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 14.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 10,886 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.