Utilities & Infrastructure in Tye, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.6%

of households

No Internet

18.2%

of households

Total Households

390

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.6%
Cellular Data Plan
75.9%
Satellite
3.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.3%
No Internet Access
18.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.6%

of households

Tablet

33.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.2%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
62.6%
Tablet
33.1%
Smartphone Only
23.9%
No Computer
3.9%

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).

Tye 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

1

Population Served

1,176

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF TYECommunityPurchased surface water1,1761

78.0% of households in Tye have broadband internet access. 64.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.2% of households have no internet access. 23.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,176 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.