Utilities & Infrastructure in South Tucson, AZ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

49.1%

of households

No Internet

27.2%

of households

Total Households

1,472

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
49.1%
Cellular Data Plan
64.4%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.1%
No Internet Access
27.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.4%

of households

Smartphone

81.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.3%

of households

Tablet

43.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
82.4%
Smartphone
81.6%
Desktop / Laptop
47.3%
Tablet
43.0%
Smartphone Only
26.0%
No Computer
17.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

12.2¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.9¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$160

residential

13% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Arizona averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $160. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

69.3% of households in South Tucson have broadband internet access. 49.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.2% of households have no internet access. 26.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.