Utilities & Infrastructure in Wharton, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.2%

of households

No Internet

16.0%

of households

Total Households

3,336

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.2%
Cellular Data Plan
71.3%
Satellite
13.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.8%
No Internet Access
16.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

80.9%

of households

Smartphone

77.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.8%

of households

Tablet

41.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
80.9%
Smartphone
77.8%
Desktop / Laptop
62.8%
Tablet
41.4%
Smartphone Only
15.9%
No Computer
19.1%

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

8,861

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF WHARTONCommunityGround water8,7560
TURTLE CREEK VILLAGECommunityGround water1050

81.1% of households in Wharton have broadband internet access. 57.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.0% of households have no internet access. 15.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 8,861 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.