Utilities & Infrastructure in Dawson, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

47.0%

of households

No Internet

14.2%

of households

Total Households

492

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
47.0%
Cellular Data Plan
52.2%
Satellite
15.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.7%
No Internet Access
14.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

92.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

of households

Tablet

58.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.7%
Smartphone
92.3%
Desktop / Laptop
68.3%
Tablet
58.5%
Smartphone Only
20.9%
No Computer
6.3%

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

2

Population Served

1,501

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF DAWSONCommunityPurchased surface water8350
NORTH TOWN ACRESCommunityPurchased surface water6661

77.6% of households in Dawson have broadband internet access. 47.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.2% of households have no internet access. 20.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,501 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.