Utilities & Infrastructure in Matagorda, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.8%

of households

No Internet

28.9%

of households

Total Households

187

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

50.8%

Cellular Data Plan

43.3%

Satellite

14.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.3%

No Internet Access

28.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

80.2%

of households

Smartphone

71.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.1%

of households

Tablet

59.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

80.2%

Smartphone

71.7%

Desktop / Laptop

71.1%

Tablet

59.9%

Smartphone Only

9.1%

No Computer

19.8%

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

1,846

Violations (5yr)

115

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MATAGORDA WSC	Community	Ground water	1,746	0
RIVER BEND WATER SERVICES	Community	Ground water	100	115

71.1% of households in Matagorda have broadband internet access. 50.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 28.9% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,846 people. A total of 115 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.