Utilities & Infrastructure in Surfside Beach, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.8%

of households

No Internet

4.9%

of households

Total Households

409

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.8%

Cellular Data Plan

90.0%

Satellite

10.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.5%

No Internet Access

4.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.3%

of households

Smartphone

95.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.6%

of households

Tablet

62.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

99.3%

Smartphone

95.4%

Desktop / Laptop

86.6%

Tablet

62.4%

Smartphone Only

7.3%

No Computer

0.7%

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

5,697

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH	Community	Purchased surface water	5,697	87

92.7% of households in Surfside Beach have broadband internet access. 73.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.9% of households have no internet access. 7.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,697 people. A total of 87 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.