Utilities & Infrastructure in Rockdale, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

53.0%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

2,249

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

53.0%

Cellular Data Plan

72.5%

Satellite

15.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.2%

No Internet Access

10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

91.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.9%

of households

Tablet

59.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.1%

Smartphone

91.6%

Desktop / Laptop

59.9%

Tablet

59.1%

Smartphone Only

24.7%

No Computer

2.9%

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

Population Served

17,387

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOUTHWEST MILAM WSC	Community	Ground water	11,739	0
CITY OF ROCKDALE	Community	Ground water	5,398	0
MINERVA WSC	Community	Ground water	250	9

87.5% of households in Rockdale have broadband internet access. 53.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 24.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 17,387 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.