Utilities & Infrastructure in Mineral Wells, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.1%

of households

No Internet

9.6%

of households

Total Households

5,569

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.1%
Cellular Data Plan
81.0%
Satellite
8.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.9%
No Internet Access
9.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

88.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.8%

of households

Tablet

47.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.2%
Smartphone
88.3%
Desktop / Laptop
69.8%
Tablet
47.7%
Smartphone Only
16.2%
No Computer
6.8%

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

3

Population Served

22,285

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF MINERAL WELLSCommunitySurface water15,5644
NORTH RURAL WSCCommunityPurchased surface water3,6101
STURDIVANT PROGRESS WSCCommunityPurchased surface water3,1111

86.7% of households in Mineral Wells have broadband internet access. 71.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.6% 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 22,285 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.