Utilities & Infrastructure in West Columbia, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.3%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

1,427

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.3%

Cellular Data Plan

85.3%

Satellite

6.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.2%

No Internet Access

10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

88.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.0%

of households

Tablet

74.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.9%

Smartphone

88.2%

Desktop / Laptop

76.0%

Tablet

74.6%

Smartphone Only

9.0%

No Computer

7.2%

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

7,100

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF WEST COLUMBIA	Community	Ground water	3,878	0
VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	3,111	0
BRAZOS RIVER CLUB	Community	Ground water	111	1

88.0% of households in West Columbia have broadband internet access. 74.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. 9.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,100 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.