Utilities & Infrastructure in Hitchcock, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.1%

of households

No Internet

10.4%

of households

Total Households

2,769

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.1%
Cellular Data Plan
79.7%
Satellite
5.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.3%
No Internet Access
10.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

91.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.7%

of households

Tablet

55.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.6%
Smartphone
91.5%
Desktop / Laptop
70.7%
Tablet
55.3%
Smartphone Only
14.8%
No Computer
5.5%

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

3

Population Served

8,537

Violations (5yr)

10

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HITCHCOCKCommunityPurchased surface water8,37910
TIFFANY WATERCommunityPurchased surface water1280
HIGHLAND BAYOU ESTATES WSCCommunityGround water300

84.0% of households in Hitchcock have broadband internet access. 67.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.4% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 8,537 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.