Utilities & Infrastructure in Chico, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

45.8%

of households

No Internet

12.9%

of households

Total Households

389

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

45.8%

Cellular Data Plan

82.8%

Satellite

9.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

35.2%

No Internet Access

12.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

91.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.6%

of households

Tablet

63.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.4%

Smartphone

91.8%

Desktop / Laptop

66.6%

Tablet

63.0%

Smartphone Only

18.3%

No Computer

3.6%

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

1,956

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF CHICO	Community	Ground water	1,596	0
GRAND HARBOR WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	360	79

86.4% of households in Chico have broadband internet access. 45.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 35.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.9% of households have no internet access. 18.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,956 people. A total of 79 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.