Utilities & Infrastructure in South Houston, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.2%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

5,020

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.2%
Cellular Data Plan
83.3%
Satellite
7.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
22.0%
No Internet Access
10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.6%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.4%
Smartphone
90.8%
Desktop / Laptop
59.6%
Tablet
54.3%
Smartphone Only
24.9%
No Computer
6.6%

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

17,397

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF SOUTH HOUSTONCommunityPurchased surface water17,3970

87.0% of households in South Houston have broadband internet access. 63.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 24.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 17,397 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.