Utilities & Infrastructure in Claude, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.6%

of households

No Internet

11.2%

of households

Total Households

481

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.6%

Cellular Data Plan

66.3%

Satellite

8.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.1%

No Internet Access

11.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.6%

of households

Tablet

43.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.9%

Smartphone

86.9%

Desktop / Laptop

77.6%

Tablet

43.5%

Smartphone Only

11.0%

No Computer

8.1%

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

1,450

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CLAUDE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	1,300	1
WASHBURN COMMUNITY WSC	Community	Ground water	150	0

88.4% of households in Claude have broadband internet access. 68.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.2% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,450 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.