Utilities & Infrastructure in Cameron, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.5%

of households

No Internet

14.9%

of households

Total Households

1,756

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.5%
Cellular Data Plan
76.1%
Satellite
11.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.2%
No Internet Access
14.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.7%

of households

Tablet

61.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.8%
Smartphone
84.4%
Desktop / Laptop
62.7%
Tablet
61.5%
Smartphone Only
11.9%
No Computer
12.2%

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

7

Population Served

18,758

Violations (5yr)

56

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BELL MILAM FALLS WSCCommunityPurchased surface water6,8853
CITY OF CAMERONCommunitySurface water5,48948
LITTLE ELM VALLEY WSCCommunityPurchased surface water1,8961
NORTH MILAM WSCCommunityGround water1,8331
SALEM ELM RIDGE WSCCommunityPurchased surface water1,3711
MARLOW WSCCommunityGround water7051
BELL COUNTY WCID 5CommunityPurchased surface water5791

80.9% of households in Cameron have broadband internet access. 59.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.9% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 18,758 people. A total of 56 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.