Utilities & Infrastructure in Elkhart, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.7%

of households

No Internet

14.2%

of households

Total Households

530

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.7%

Cellular Data Plan

73.4%

Satellite

11.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.8%

No Internet Access

14.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.4%

of households

Tablet

52.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.8%

Smartphone

92.5%

Desktop / Laptop

63.4%

Tablet

52.1%

Smartphone Only

26.6%

No Computer

7.2%

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

10,188

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SLOCUM WSC	Community	Ground water	3,120	0
CITY OF ELKHART	Community	Ground water	2,871	0
TUCKER WSC	Community	Ground water	1,578	1
ANDERSON COUNTY CEDAR CREEK WSC	Community	Ground water	1,386	0
PLEASANT SPRINGS WSC	Community	Ground water	1,038	1
LAKE IONI WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	195	0

79.8% of households in Elkhart have broadband internet access. 64.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.2% of households have no internet access. 26.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 10,188 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.