Utilities & Infrastructure in Sophia, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

50.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

40.8%

of households

No Internet

30.2%

of households

Total Households

715

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
40.8%
Cellular Data Plan
33.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.3%
No Internet Access
30.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

70.4%

of households

Smartphone

67.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.5%

of households

Tablet

46.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
70.4%
Smartphone
67.7%
Desktop / Laptop
55.5%
Tablet
46.4%
Smartphone Only
9.9%
No Computer
29.7%

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

11

Population Served

18,275

Violations (5yr)

74

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD ARNETTCommunityPurchased surface water6,66317
RALEIGH COUNTY MEM AIRPORTCommunityPurchased surface water4,58712
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD COAL CITYCommunityGround water3,4150
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD CLEAR CREEKCommunityPurchased surface water1,4071
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD ODDCommunityPurchased surface water57512
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD SLAB FORKCommunityPurchased surface water5509
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD PLUTO BRAGGCommunityPurchased surface water3838
RHODELL WATER WORKSCommunityPurchased surface water2380
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD EGERIACommunityPurchased surface water20012
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD FITZPATRICKCommunityPurchased surface water1973
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD-SOUTH SAND BRANCHCommunityPurchased surface water600

50.9% of households in Sophia have broadband internet access. 40.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 30.2% of households have no internet access. 9.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 11 water systems, providing water to 18,275 people. A total of 74 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.