Utilities & Infrastructure in Center, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

45.8%

of households

No Internet

16.9%

of households

Total Households

1,828

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

45.8%

Cellular Data Plan

71.8%

Satellite

11.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

23.3%

No Internet Access

16.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

82.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.6%

of households

Tablet

60.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.7%

Smartphone

82.4%

Desktop / Laptop

68.6%

Tablet

60.3%

Smartphone Only

15.1%

No Computer

8.3%

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

11,915

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF CENTER	Community	Surface water	5,450	0
FLAT FORK WSC	Community	Ground water	1,605	0
SAND HILLS WSC	Community	Ground water	1,500	0
FIVE WAY WSC	Community	Ground water	1,409	0
CHOICE WSC	Community	Ground water	1,014	0
EAST LAMAR WSC	Community	Ground water	900	11
RAYBURN WATER RESOURCES	Community	Ground water	37	0

78.3% of households in Center have broadband internet access. 45.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.9% of households have no internet access. 15.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 11,915 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.