Utilities & Infrastructure in Ames, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

27.4%

of households

No Internet

29.3%

of households

Total Households

409

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

27.4%

Cellular Data Plan

69.7%

Satellite

25.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

24.2%

No Internet Access

29.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.3%

of households

Smartphone

82.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

49.1%

of households

Tablet

40.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.3%

Smartphone

82.6%

Desktop / Laptop

49.1%

Tablet

40.8%

Smartphone Only

29.6%

No Computer

13.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

69.7% of households in Ames have broadband internet access. 27.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 29.3% of households have no internet access. 29.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.