Utilities & Infrastructure in Tucumcari, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

65.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

49.8%

of households

No Internet

18.9%

of households

Total Households

2,531

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

49.8%

Cellular Data Plan

58.1%

Satellite

11.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.2%

No Internet Access

18.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.2%

of households

Smartphone

78.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.3%

of households

Tablet

45.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.2%

Smartphone

78.0%

Desktop / Laptop

60.3%

Tablet

45.0%

Smartphone Only

17.5%

No Computer

14.8%

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

7,097

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	6,064	0
RAD WATER USERS COOP	Community	Purchased ground water	641	0
LIBERTY MDWCA	Community	Purchased ground water	266	3
HILLS VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased ground water	126	0

65.2% of households in Tucumcari have broadband internet access. 49.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.9% of households have no internet access. 17.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 7,097 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.