Utilities & Infrastructure in Rainelle, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.5%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

603

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.5%

Cellular Data Plan

81.6%

Satellite

1.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.6%

No Internet Access

10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

83.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.0%

of households

Tablet

53.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.9%

Smartphone

83.4%

Desktop / Laptop

61.0%

Tablet

53.9%

Smartphone Only

21.2%

No Computer

10.1%

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

1,758

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RAINELLE WATER DEPT	Community	Ground water	1,381	34
RAINELLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2	Community	Ground water	290	0
BELLWOOD COMMUNITY FACIL IMP	Community	Ground water	87	0

87.1% of households in Rainelle have broadband internet access. 67.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. 21.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,758 people. A total of 34 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.