Utilities & Infrastructure in Sparks, TX
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
89.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
65.7%
of households
No Internet
0.0%
of households
Total Households
1,211
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.0%
of households
Smartphone
91.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
69.6%
of households
Tablet
58.8%
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
Commercial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
Industrial Rate
6.1¢
per kWh
Avg Monthly Bill
$164
residential
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).
89.1% of households in Sparks have broadband internet access. 65.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 0.0% of households have no internet access. 10.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.