Utilities & Infrastructure in Palacios, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.6%

of households

No Internet

18.4%

of households

Total Households

1,746

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.6%
Cellular Data Plan
73.8%
Satellite
12.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.1%
No Internet Access
18.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.8%

of households

Tablet

59.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.3%
Smartphone
86.1%
Desktop / Laptop
64.8%
Tablet
59.2%
Smartphone Only
14.8%
No Computer
3.7%

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

2

Population Served

6,005

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF PALACIOSCommunityGround water4,7001
CAPE CARANCAHUA WSCCommunityGround water1,3050

79.5% of households in Palacios have broadband internet access. 68.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.4% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,005 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.