Utilities & Infrastructure in Jal, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

73.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.7%

of households

No Internet

22.7%

of households

Total Households

789

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

50.7%

Cellular Data Plan

64.8%

Satellite

10.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.3%

No Internet Access

22.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.2%

of households

Smartphone

80.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

46.5%

of households

Tablet

42.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.2%

Smartphone

80.6%

Desktop / Laptop

46.5%

Tablet

42.8%

Smartphone Only

24.6%

No Computer

15.8%

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

5,500

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
JAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	5,500	15

73.5% of households in Jal have broadband internet access. 50.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.7% of households have no internet access. 24.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,500 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.