Utilities & Infrastructure in Rice, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

36.1%

of households

No Internet

17.8%

of households

Total Households

388

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

36.1%

Cellular Data Plan

79.1%

Satellite

15.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

36.3%

No Internet Access

17.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.5%

of households

Smartphone

83.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.9%

of households

Tablet

35.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.5%

Smartphone

83.0%

Desktop / Laptop

54.9%

Tablet

35.8%

Smartphone Only

26.0%

No Computer

15.5%

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

82.2% of households in Rice have broadband internet access. 36.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 36.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.8% of households have no internet access. 26.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.