Utilities & Infrastructure in Progreso, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

27.4%

of households

No Internet

16.4%

of households

Total Households

1,141

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

27.4%

Cellular Data Plan

71.8%

Satellite

10.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

45.5%

No Internet Access

16.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

51.7%

of households

Tablet

36.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.1%

Smartphone

92.1%

Desktop / Laptop

51.7%

Tablet

36.3%

Smartphone Only

26.3%

No Computer

7.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9¢

per kWh

-22% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

8.6¢

per kWh

-45% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

6.1¢

per kWh

-48% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+12% vs <10K avg

12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Progreso vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

31,697

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MILITARY HWY WSC LAS RUSIAS	Community	Purchased surface water	17,943	13
MILITARY HWY WSC PROGRESO	Community	Ground water	12,198	0
MILITARY HWY WSC WESLACO	Community	Purchased surface water	1,343	0
MILITARY HWY WSC DEL MAR HEIGHTS	Community	Purchased surface water	213	0

83.6% of households in Progreso have broadband internet access. 27.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 45.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.4% of households have no internet access. 26.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 31,697 people. A total of 13 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.