Utilities & Infrastructure in Spur, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.7%

of households

No Internet

15.4%

of households

Total Households

332

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.7%
Cellular Data Plan
76.2%
Satellite
4.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.8%
No Internet Access
15.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

84.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.0%

of households

Tablet

45.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.5%
Smartphone
84.6%
Desktop / Laptop
56.0%
Tablet
45.5%
Smartphone Only
30.1%
No Computer
7.5%

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).

Spur 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 SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

1,600

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF SPURCommunityPurchased surface water8000
WHITE RIVER MWDCommunitySurface water5601
VALLEY WSCCommunityPurchased surface water2400

81.3% of households in Spur have broadband internet access. 65.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.4% of households have no internet access. 30.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,600 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.