Utilities & Infrastructure in Vernon, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.4%

of households

No Internet

17.1%

of households

Total Households

3,740

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.4%
Cellular Data Plan
74.9%
Satellite
4.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.9%
No Internet Access
17.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

of households

Tablet

53.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.2%
Smartphone
90.3%
Desktop / Laptop
65.0%
Tablet
53.3%
Smartphone Only
22.2%
No Computer
5.8%

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

2

Population Served

11,252

Violations (5yr)

46

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF VERNONCommunityGround water11,0021
NORTHSIDE WSCCommunityPurchased ground water25045

78.8% of households in Vernon have broadband internet access. 59.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.1% of households have no internet access. 22.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 11,252 people. A total of 46 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.