Utilities & Infrastructure in Tatum, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.8%

of households

No Internet

7.3%

of households

Total Households

314

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.8%
Cellular Data Plan
77.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.0%
No Internet Access
7.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

of households

Tablet

54.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.9%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
65.0%
Tablet
54.1%
Smartphone Only
7.3%
No Computer
5.1%

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

948

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water9480

92.0% of households in Tatum have broadband internet access. 69.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.3% of households have no internet access. 7.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 948 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.