Utilities & Infrastructure in Matewan, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.1%

of households

No Internet

15.9%

of households

Total Households

265

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.1%

Cellular Data Plan

63.4%

Satellite

1.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.9%

No Internet Access

15.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

75.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

26.0%

of households

Tablet

41.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

75.1%

Desktop / Laptop

26.0%

Tablet

41.9%

Smartphone Only

41.5%

No Computer

7.6%

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

2,205

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MATEWAN WATER WORKS	Community	Surface water	2,205	6

81.1% of households in Matewan have broadband internet access. 72.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.9% of households have no internet access. 41.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,205 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.