Utilities & Infrastructure in McMechen, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.7%

of households

No Internet

13.6%

of households

Total Households

693

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.7%
Cellular Data Plan
70.6%
Satellite
2.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.6%
No Internet Access
13.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.6%

of households

Smartphone

77.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.1%

of households

Tablet

63.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.6%
Smartphone
77.8%
Desktop / Laptop
63.1%
Tablet
63.6%
Smartphone Only
9.4%
No Computer
12.4%

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

2,212

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATERCommunityGround water2,2121

84.4% of households in McMechen have broadband internet access. 69.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.6% of households have no internet access. 9.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,212 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.