Utilities & Infrastructure in Hico, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

44.8%

of households

No Internet

28.6%

of households

Total Households

629

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
44.8%
Cellular Data Plan
66.9%
Satellite
5.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.5%
No Internet Access
28.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

75.5%

of households

Smartphone

69.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.4%

of households

Tablet

46.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
75.5%
Smartphone
69.0%
Desktop / Laptop
54.4%
Tablet
46.4%
Smartphone Only
9.5%
No Computer
24.5%

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

1

Population Served

1,379

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HICOCommunityGround water1,3790

69.3% of households in Hico have broadband internet access. 44.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 28.6% of households have no internet access. 9.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,379 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.