Utilities & Infrastructure in Marathon, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

38.3%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

196

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

38.3%

Cellular Data Plan

71.4%

Satellite

3.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

44.9%

No Internet Access

9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.8%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.2%

of households

Tablet

64.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.8%

Smartphone

90.8%

Desktop / Laptop

83.2%

Tablet

64.3%

Smartphone Only

7.7%

No Computer

9.2%

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

430

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MARATHON WATER SUPPLY & SEWER SERVICE	Community	Ground water	430	0

83.2% of households in Marathon have broadband internet access. 38.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 44.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 7.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 430 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.