Utilities & Infrastructure in Selma, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.6%

of households

No Internet

3.2%

of households

Total Households

4,068

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.6%
Cellular Data Plan
89.8%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.7%
No Internet Access
3.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.1%

of households

Smartphone

96.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.6%

of households

Tablet

83.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.1%
Smartphone
96.2%
Desktop / Laptop
87.6%
Tablet
83.3%
Smartphone Only
6.4%
No Computer
0.9%

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-25K avg

Commercial Rate

8.6¢

per kWh

-45% vs 10K-25K avg

Industrial Rate

6.1¢

per kWh

-48% vs 10K-25K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+12% vs 10K-25K 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).

Selma vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

11,418

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF SELMACommunityGround water11,4180

96.8% of households in Selma have broadband internet access. 85.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.2% of households have no internet access. 6.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 11,418 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.