Utilities & Infrastructure in Hobbs, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

13.2%

of households

Total Households

14,077

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.6%

Cellular Data Plan

77.3%

Satellite

10.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.9%

No Internet Access

13.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.5%

of households

Tablet

56.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.1%

Smartphone

89.2%

Desktop / Laptop

65.5%

Tablet

56.0%

Smartphone Only

17.2%

No Computer

6.9%

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

40,501

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	40,418	0
RANCHO DAL PASO LLC DBA ADOBE VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	83	1

84.4% of households in Hobbs have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.2% of households have no internet access. 17.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 40,501 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.