Utilities & Infrastructure in Cortez, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.9%

of households

No Internet

13.2%

of households

Total Households

3,604

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.9%
Cellular Data Plan
66.8%
Satellite
11.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.5%
No Internet Access
13.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

83.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.1%

of households

Tablet

56.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.3%
Smartphone
83.8%
Desktop / Laptop
80.1%
Tablet
56.4%
Smartphone Only
9.2%
No Computer
6.7%

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

4

Population Served

9,556

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CORTEZ CITY OFCommunitySurface water8,7700
MONTEZUMA CNTY WD NO 1CommunityPurchased surface water4901
OAK MEADOWS MHPCommunityPurchased surface water2001
NEIGHBORS OF 7TH STREET MHPCommunityPurchased surface water961

85.5% of households in Cortez have broadband internet access. 67.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.2% of households have no internet access. 9.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 9,556 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.