Utilities & Infrastructure in Rochester, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.2%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

76

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.2%
Cellular Data Plan
77.6%
Satellite
18.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
23.7%
No Internet Access
9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.1%

of households

Smartphone

84.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.2%

of households

Tablet

43.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.1%
Smartphone
84.2%
Desktop / Laptop
59.2%
Tablet
43.4%
Smartphone Only
23.7%
No Computer
4.0%

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

248

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF ROCHESTERCommunityPurchased surface water2481

88.2% of households in Rochester have broadband internet access. 59.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 23.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 248 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.