Utilities & Infrastructure in Highlands, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.8%

of households

No Internet

3.1%

of households

Total Households

2,508

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.8%
Cellular Data Plan
82.2%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.2%
No Internet Access
3.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.0%

of households

Tablet

41.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.1%
Smartphone
87.0%
Desktop / Laptop
76.0%
Tablet
41.2%
Smartphone Only
11.4%
No Computer
5.9%

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

5

Population Served

10,162

Violations (5yr)

11

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HARRIS COUNTY WCID 1CommunityPurchased surface water7,5390
COUNTRY TERRACE SUBDIVISIONCommunityPurchased surface water1,6771
HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1BCommunityPurchased surface water6729
CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOLCommunityGround water1480
CORBELLO WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1261

92.2% of households in Highlands have broadband internet access. 74.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.1% of households have no internet access. 11.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 10,162 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.