Utilities & Infrastructure in Abilene, TX
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
73.6%
of households
No Internet
7.9%
of households
Total Households
46,682
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.9%
of households
Smartphone
90.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
75.1%
of households
Tablet
55.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.9¢
per kWh
Commercial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
Industrial Rate
6.1¢
per kWh
Avg Monthly Bill
$164
residential
12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
6
Population Served
137,705
Violations (5yr)
5
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF ABILENE | Community | Surface water | 125,182 | 0 |
| POTOSI WSC | Community | Purchased surface water | 7,413 | 0 |
| VIEW CAPS WSC | Community | Purchased surface water | 2,928 | 1 |
| HAMBY WSC | Community | Purchased surface water | 2,082 | 0 |
| NEW HORIZONS RANCH & CENTER | Community | Surface water | 100 | 3 |
| WEST CENTRAL TEXAS MWD | Community | Surface water | 0 | 1 |
90.8% of households in Abilene have broadband internet access. 73.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 13.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 137,705 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.