Utilities & Infrastructure in Shepherd, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

45.0%

of households

No Internet

19.7%

of households

Total Households

695

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

45.0%

Cellular Data Plan

69.1%

Satellite

10.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.5%

No Internet Access

19.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.5%

of households

Tablet

46.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.1%

Smartphone

86.8%

Desktop / Laptop

63.5%

Tablet

46.3%

Smartphone Only

18.6%

No Computer

8.9%

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

3,612

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF SHEPHERD	Community	Ground water	3,411	2
LAKE WATERWHEEL ESTATES	Community	Ground water	201	0

80.0% of households in Shepherd have broadband internet access. 45.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.7% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,612 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.