Utilities & Infrastructure in Wheeling, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.2%

of households

No Internet

15.7%

of households

Total Households

12,324

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.2%
Cellular Data Plan
71.7%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.5%
No Internet Access
15.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.0%

of households

Smartphone

79.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.4%

of households

Tablet

53.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.0%
Smartphone
79.7%
Desktop / Laptop
66.4%
Tablet
53.2%
Smartphone Only
11.8%
No Computer
14.0%

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

3

Population Served

36,330

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WHEELING WATERCommunitySurface water29,8992
MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 1CommunityPurchased ground water3,4630
BETHLEHEMCommunityPurchased surface water2,9680

81.9% of households in Wheeling have broadband internet access. 69.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.7% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 36,330 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.