Utilities & Infrastructure in Odem, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.9%

of households

No Internet

25.4%

of households

Total Households

665

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.9%

Cellular Data Plan

68.7%

Satellite

6.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.1%

No Internet Access

25.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

78.2%

of households

Smartphone

76.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.7%

of households

Tablet

61.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

78.2%

Smartphone

76.2%

Desktop / Laptop

62.7%

Tablet

61.1%

Smartphone Only

9.8%

No Computer

21.8%

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

2,670

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF ODEM	Community	Purchased surface water	2,250	2
SEABOARD WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	420	1

74.6% of households in Odem have broadband internet access. 63.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 25.4% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,670 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.