Utilities & Infrastructure in McDade, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.4%

of households

No Internet

3.8%

of households

Total Households

425

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.4%
Cellular Data Plan
81.4%
Satellite
10.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.2%
No Internet Access
3.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

92.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.8%

of households

Tablet

40.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.2%
Smartphone
92.7%
Desktop / Laptop
75.8%
Tablet
40.7%
Smartphone Only
14.6%
No Computer
3.8%

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

1

Population Served

696

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BASTROP COUNTY WCID 1CommunityGround water6961

91.5% of households in McDade have broadband internet access. 70.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.8% of households have no internet access. 14.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 696 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.