Utilities & Infrastructure in Marfa, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.1%

of households

No Internet

18.0%

of households

Total Households

1,038

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.1%

Cellular Data Plan

64.0%

Satellite

5.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.1%

No Internet Access

18.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.1%

of households

Smartphone

73.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.8%

of households

Tablet

41.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.1%

Smartphone

73.9%

Desktop / Laptop

64.8%

Tablet

41.2%

Smartphone Only

16.2%

No Computer

13.9%

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

Population Served

1,958

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF MARFA	Community	Ground water	1,788	0
CANDELARIA WSC	Community	Ground water	138	29
SHAFTER MINE	Community	Ground water	32	1

76.2% of households in Marfa have broadband internet access. 66.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.0% of households have no internet access. 16.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,958 people. A total of 30 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.