Utilities & Infrastructure in Hereford, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.3%

of households

No Internet

16.8%

of households

Total Households

4,879

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.3%

Cellular Data Plan

64.9%

Satellite

5.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.8%

No Internet Access

16.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.6%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.2%

of households

Tablet

30.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.6%

Smartphone

89.5%

Desktop / Laptop

58.2%

Tablet

30.7%

Smartphone Only

29.0%

No Computer

7.4%

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

Population Served

16,438

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	16,048	1
DEAF SMITH COUNTY FWSD 1	Community	Ground water	250	1
SKYWATER WSC	Community	Ground water	140	1

81.1% of households in Hereford have broadband internet access. 61.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.8% of households have no internet access. 29.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 16,438 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.