Utilities & Infrastructure in Alice, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.9%

of households

No Internet

21.0%

of households

Total Households

6,062

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.9%
Cellular Data Plan
60.7%
Satellite
9.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.6%
No Internet Access
21.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.6%

of households

Smartphone

75.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.4%

of households

Tablet

34.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
82.6%
Smartphone
75.2%
Desktop / Laptop
65.4%
Tablet
34.6%
Smartphone Only
12.9%
No Computer
17.4%

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

21,054

Violations (5yr)

56

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF ALICECommunitySurface water19,1040
JIM WELLS COUNTY FWSD 1CommunityGround water1,95056

75.8% of households in Alice have broadband internet access. 60.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.0% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 21,054 people. A total of 56 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.