Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.6%

of households

No Internet

13.9%

of households

Total Households

642

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.6%
Cellular Data Plan
51.1%
Satellite
3.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.8%
No Internet Access
13.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

73.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.9%

of households

Tablet

41.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.3%
Smartphone
73.8%
Desktop / Laptop
75.9%
Tablet
41.6%
Smartphone Only
8.6%
No Computer
8.7%

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

1,630

Violations (5yr)

11

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SALEM WATER BOARDCommunityPurchased surface water1,63011

74.5% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 65.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% of households have no internet access. 8.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,630 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.