Utilities & Infrastructure in Gilmer, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.3%

of households

No Internet

14.5%

of households

Total Households

1,779

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.3%

Cellular Data Plan

79.3%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.9%

No Internet Access

14.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.7%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.6%

of households

Tablet

47.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.7%

Smartphone

83.1%

Desktop / Laptop

66.6%

Tablet

47.3%

Smartphone Only

13.4%

No Computer

13.3%

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

Population Served

23,970

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION	Community	Ground water	10,089	0
CITY OF GILMER	Community	Ground water	7,812	1
GLENWOOD WSC	Community	Ground water	3,738	0
CITY OF EAST MOUNTAIN	Community	Ground water	2,331	1

82.5% of households in Gilmer have broadband internet access. 59.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.5% of households have no internet access. 13.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 23,970 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.