Utilities & Infrastructure in Wheeler, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.8%

of households

No Internet

17.9%

of households

Total Households

474

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.8%

Cellular Data Plan

67.9%

Satellite

9.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.1%

No Internet Access

17.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

of households

Tablet

64.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.8%

Smartphone

84.6%

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

Tablet

64.1%

Smartphone Only

6.5%

No Computer

12.2%

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

1,602

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WHEELER MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	1,602	6

78.9% of households in Wheeler have broadband internet access. 61.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.9% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,602 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.