Utilities & Infrastructure in Melvin, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

39.6%

of households

No Internet

30.2%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

39.6%

Cellular Data Plan

56.6%

Satellite

20.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.3%

No Internet Access

30.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.7%

of households

Smartphone

77.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.2%

of households

Tablet

54.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.7%

Smartphone

77.4%

Desktop / Laptop

47.2%

Tablet

54.7%

Smartphone Only

32.1%

No Computer

11.3%

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

300

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF MELVIN	Community	Ground water	300	1

69.8% of households in Melvin have broadband internet access. 39.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 30.2% of households have no internet access. 32.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 300 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.