Utilities & Infrastructure in Rio Grande City, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.6%

of households

No Internet

19.9%

of households

Total Households

4,425

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.6%
Cellular Data Plan
56.1%
Satellite
3.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.5%
No Internet Access
19.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.4%

of households

Tablet

55.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.3%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
60.4%
Tablet
55.5%
Smartphone Only
24.0%
No Computer
6.7%

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

9,639

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RIO WSCCommunitySurface water6,6391
EL TANQUE WSCCommunityPurchased surface water3,0000

79.2% of households in Rio Grande City have broadband internet access. 65.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.9% of households have no internet access. 24.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 9,639 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.