Utilities & Infrastructure in Ross, TX
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
65.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
19.5%
of households
No Internet
34.5%
of households
Total Households
87
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
98.9%
of households
Smartphone
98.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
55.2%
of households
Tablet
49.4%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.9¢
per kWh
-22% vs <10K avg
Commercial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
-45% vs <10K avg
Industrial Rate
6.1¢
per kWh
-48% vs <10K avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$164
residential
+12% vs <10K avg
12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Ross vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
2,589
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS WSC | Community | Ground water | 2,589 | 0 |
65.5% of households in Ross have broadband internet access. 19.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 33.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 34.5% of households have no internet access. 32.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,589 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.