Utilities & Infrastructure in Tatum, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.3%

of households

No Internet

13.0%

of households

Total Households

583

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

58.3%

Cellular Data Plan

83.4%

Satellite

18.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.8%

No Internet Access

13.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.2%

of households

Tablet

58.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.3%

Smartphone

84.6%

Desktop / Laptop

67.2%

Tablet

58.5%

Smartphone Only

15.8%

No Computer

14.8%

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

3,807

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF TATUM	Community	Ground water	1,902	19
CRYSTAL FARMS WSC	Community	Ground water	1,578	34
SHAN D WATER SUPPLY	Community	Purchased surface water	201	1
DIRGIN WSC	Community	Ground water	126	1

85.9% of households in Tatum have broadband internet access. 58.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.0% of households have no internet access. 15.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 3,807 people. A total of 55 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.