Utilities & Infrastructure in Safford, AZ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.4%

of households

No Internet

13.6%

of households

Total Households

3,669

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.4%

Cellular Data Plan

83.7%

Satellite

10.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.9%

No Internet Access

13.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

of households

Tablet

53.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.8%

Smartphone

88.6%

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

Tablet

53.1%

Smartphone Only

18.0%

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

22,349

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SAFFORD CITY OF	Community	Ground water	20,600	1
USDJ FBP FED CORR INST SAFFORD	Community	Ground water	949	1
ADOC ASPC FORT GRANT	Community	Ground water	800	1

85.3% of households in Safford have broadband internet access. 67.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.6% of households have no internet access. 18.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 22,349 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.