Utilities & Infrastructure in Rising Star, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.6%

of households

No Internet

20.5%

of households

Total Households

322

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
50.6%
Cellular Data Plan
67.7%
Satellite
10.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
22.4%
No Internet Access
20.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.7%

of households

Smartphone

77.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

48.8%

of households

Tablet

41.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.7%
Smartphone
77.6%
Desktop / Laptop
48.8%
Tablet
41.0%
Smartphone Only
29.2%
No Computer
13.4%

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

765

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF RISING STARCommunityGround water7651

78.3% of households in Rising Star have broadband internet access. 50.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.5% of households have no internet access. 29.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 765 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.