Utilities & Infrastructure in Hughes Springs, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

32.4%

of households

No Internet

18.4%

of households

Total Households

729

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
32.4%
Cellular Data Plan
74.6%
Satellite
13.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
39.1%
No Internet Access
18.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.1%

of households

Tablet

30.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.8%
Smartphone
87.7%
Desktop / Laptop
62.1%
Tablet
30.7%
Smartphone Only
24.3%
No Computer
11.3%

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

2,527

Violations (5yr)

10

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HUGHES SPRINGSCommunityPurchased surface water2,5278
NORTHEAST TEXAS MWD PITTSBURG PLANTCommunitySurface water01
NORTHEAST TEXAS MWDCommunitySurface water01

78.1% of households in Hughes Springs have broadband internet access. 32.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 39.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.4% of households have no internet access. 24.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 2,527 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.