Utilities & Infrastructure in Childress, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.3%

of households

No Internet

20.0%

of households

Total Households

1,852

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.3%
Cellular Data Plan
76.0%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.4%
No Internet Access
20.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.3%

of households

Smartphone

89.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.3%

of households

Tablet

62.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.3%
Smartphone
89.3%
Desktop / Laptop
60.3%
Tablet
62.8%
Smartphone Only
18.8%
No Computer
10.7%

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

1

Population Served

6,105

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF CHILDRESSCommunityPurchased surface water6,1055

79.1% of households in Childress have broadband internet access. 73.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.0% of households have no internet access. 18.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 6,105 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.