Utilities & Infrastructure in Panhandle, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.7%

of households

No Internet

19.5%

of households

Total Households

1,135

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.7%

Cellular Data Plan

58.3%

Satellite

1.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

4.9%

No Internet Access

19.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.1%

of households

Smartphone

83.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.1%

of households

Tablet

38.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.1%

Smartphone

83.2%

Desktop / Laptop

65.1%

Tablet

38.1%

Smartphone Only

17.4%

No Computer

10.9%

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

2,284

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PANHANDLE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	2,284	0

78.5% of households in Panhandle have broadband internet access. 71.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.5% of households have no internet access. 17.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,284 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.