Utilities & Infrastructure in Murchison, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.4%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

188

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

48.4%

Cellular Data Plan

83.5%

Satellite

8.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

31.4%

No Internet Access

11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

89.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

of households

Tablet

37.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.1%

Smartphone

89.9%

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

Tablet

37.8%

Smartphone Only

11.2%

No Computer

6.9%

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

1,092

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF MURCHISON	Community	Ground water	1,092	1

88.3% of households in Murchison have broadband internet access. 48.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 31.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 11.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,092 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.