Utilities & Infrastructure in Temple, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.4%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

32,488

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.4%

Cellular Data Plan

82.9%

Satellite

5.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.7%

No Internet Access

7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

89.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.9%

of households

Tablet

64.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.8%

Smartphone

89.4%

Desktop / Laptop

78.9%

Tablet

64.2%

Smartphone Only

9.9%

No Computer

6.2%

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

103,642

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF TEMPLE	Community	Surface water	94,935	0
EAST BELL WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	4,287	0
MOFFAT WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	4,182	0
OENAVILLE & BELFALLS WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	238	0
BLUEBONNET WSC	Community	Surface water	0	1

89.3% of households in Temple have broadband internet access. 73.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 9.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 103,642 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.