Utilities & Infrastructure in Gholson, TX
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
64.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
16.2%
of households
No Internet
31.6%
of households
Total Households
462
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
92.2%
of households
Smartphone
87.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
64.5%
of households
Tablet
48.5%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.9¢
per kWh
-22% vs <10K avg
Commercial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
-45% vs <10K avg
Industrial Rate
6.1¢
per kWh
-48% vs <10K avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$164
residential
+12% vs <10K avg
12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Gholson vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
64.7% of households in Gholson have broadband internet access. 16.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.6% of households have no internet access. 16.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.