Utilities & Infrastructure in Socorro, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

66.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

51.0%

of households

No Internet

29.5%

of households

Total Households

2,684

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
51.0%
Cellular Data Plan
52.3%
Satellite
7.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.0%
No Internet Access
29.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

75.4%

of households

Smartphone

68.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.2%

of households

Tablet

46.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
75.4%
Smartphone
68.1%
Desktop / Laptop
64.2%
Tablet
46.4%
Smartphone Only
7.0%
No Computer
24.6%

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

2

Population Served

12,001

Violations (5yr)

34

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SOCORRO WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water11,9530
DESERTAIRE WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water4834

66.4% of households in Socorro have broadband internet access. 51.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 29.5% of households have no internet access. 7.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 12,001 people. A total of 34 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.