Utilities & Infrastructure in Capitan, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

73.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.3%

of households

No Internet

18.6%

of households

Total Households

585

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.3%
Cellular Data Plan
62.2%
Satellite
7.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.7%
No Internet Access
18.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

75.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.0%

of households

Tablet

49.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.4%
Smartphone
75.9%
Desktop / Laptop
55.0%
Tablet
49.9%
Smartphone Only
22.4%
No Computer
4.6%

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

1,821

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CAPITAN WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,8210

73.3% of households in Capitan have broadband internet access. 57.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.6% of households have no internet access. 22.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,821 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.