Utilities & Infrastructure in Franklin, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.0%

of households

No Internet

8.2%

of households

Total Households

146

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.0%
Cellular Data Plan
87.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.8%
No Internet Access
8.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.0%

of households

Tablet

65.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.5%
Smartphone
89.0%
Desktop / Laptop
76.0%
Tablet
65.8%
Smartphone Only
11.6%
No Computer
5.5%

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

2

Population Served

1,532

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FRANKLIN MUNICIPALITY OFCommunitySurface water1,4020
PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTONCommunityGround water1300

91.8% of households in Franklin have broadband internet access. 76.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.2% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,532 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.