Utilities & Infrastructure in Hidalgo, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.7%

of households

No Internet

7.1%

of households

Total Households

3,886

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.7%

Cellular Data Plan

89.6%

Satellite

6.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.7%

No Internet Access

7.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

96.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.8%

of households

Tablet

69.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.9%

Smartphone

96.4%

Desktop / Laptop

75.8%

Tablet

69.2%

Smartphone Only

12.6%

No Computer

3.1%

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

14,800

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF HIDALGO WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	14,800	1

92.2% of households in Hidalgo have broadband internet access. 74.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.1% of households have no internet access. 12.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 14,800 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.