Utilities & Infrastructure in Crested Butte, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.9%

of households

No Internet

5.3%

of households

Total Households

818

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.9%
Cellular Data Plan
83.7%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
2.3%
No Internet Access
5.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

98.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.3%

of households

Tablet

54.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
100.0%
Smartphone
98.0%
Desktop / Laptop
91.3%
Tablet
54.9%
Smartphone Only
7.5%

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

9

Population Served

5,668

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OFCommunitySurface water2,4400
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTHCommunityGround water2,0000
RIVERLAND LOT OWNERS ASSOCCommunityGround water3680
SKYLAND MDCommunityGround water3350
BUCKHORN RANCH WSCommunityGround water under influence of surface water2051
LARKSPUR SUBDCommunityGround water1180
PONDEROSA PARK ASSOCCommunityGround water1000
SADDLE RIDGE RANCH ESTATES WCCommunityGround water under influence of surface water550
RIVER GREEN POACommunityGround water470

92.4% of households in Crested Butte have broadband internet access. 80.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.3% of households have no internet access. 7.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 5,668 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.