Utilities & Infrastructure in Texarkana, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.5%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

11,495

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.5%

Cellular Data Plan

70.9%

Satellite

8.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.1%

No Internet Access

10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

86.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.1%

of households

Tablet

45.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.7%

Smartphone

86.1%

Desktop / Laptop

60.1%

Tablet

45.3%

Smartphone Only

20.5%

No Computer

8.3%

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

30,098

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
TEXARKANA WATER UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	29,233
MILLER COUNTY PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	803
COTTONSHED WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	62

82.8% of households in Texarkana have broadband internet access. 66.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 20.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 30,098 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.