Utilities & Infrastructure in Glen Rose, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.1%

of households

No Internet

3.1%

of households

Total Households

1,070

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.1%

Cellular Data Plan

95.3%

Satellite

14.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.4%

No Internet Access

3.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.8%

of households

Smartphone

91.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.6%

of households

Tablet

69.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.8%

Smartphone

91.6%

Desktop / Laptop

87.6%

Tablet

69.8%

Smartphone Only

6.2%

No Computer

2.2%

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

7,341

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOMERVELL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	3,666	33
CITY OF GLEN ROSE	Community	Purchased surface water	2,848	0
RIVERBEND RETREAT CENTER	Community	Ground water	827	0

95.3% of households in Glen Rose have broadband internet access. 74.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.1% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,341 people. A total of 33 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.