Utilities & Infrastructure in Dickens, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

51.4%

of households

No Internet

17.1%

of households

Total Households

111

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
51.4%
Cellular Data Plan
74.8%
Satellite
7.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.7%
No Internet Access
17.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.6%

of households

Smartphone

75.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.7%

of households

Tablet

39.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.6%
Smartphone
75.7%
Desktop / Laptop
66.7%
Tablet
39.6%
Smartphone Only
17.1%
No Computer
14.4%

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

208

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF DICKENSCommunityGround water2080

79.3% of households in Dickens have broadband internet access. 51.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.1% of households have no internet access. 17.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 208 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.