Utilities & Infrastructure in Karnes City, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

37.1%

of households

No Internet

21.9%

of households

Total Households

939

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

37.1%

Cellular Data Plan

75.0%

Satellite

15.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

29.6%

No Internet Access

21.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.2%

of households

Smartphone

84.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

35.7%

of households

Tablet

49.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.2%

Smartphone

84.6%

Desktop / Laptop

35.7%

Tablet

49.7%

Smartphone Only

26.7%

No Computer

13.8%

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

11,031

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
EL OSO WSC	Community	Ground water	6,288	8
CITY OF KARNES CITY	Community	Ground water	4,269	3
FASHING PEGGY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	474	0

77.4% of households in Karnes City have broadband internet access. 37.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 29.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.9% of households have no internet access. 26.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 11,031 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.