Utilities & Infrastructure in Plains, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

99.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.1%

of households

No Internet

1.0%

of households

Total Households

484

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.1%
Cellular Data Plan
81.8%
Satellite
1.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.9%
No Internet Access
1.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.8%

of households

Smartphone

98.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.2%

of households

Tablet

62.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.8%
Smartphone
98.6%
Desktop / Laptop
69.2%
Tablet
62.4%
Smartphone Only
7.9%
No Computer
0.2%

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

1

Population Served

1,355

Violations (5yr)

86

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF PLAINSCommunityGround water1,35586

99.0% of households in Plains have broadband internet access. 84.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.0% of households have no internet access. 7.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,355 people. A total of 86 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.