Utilities & Infrastructure in Hotchkiss, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

68.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.7%

of households

No Internet

20.4%

of households

Total Households

406

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

55.7%

Cellular Data Plan

65.5%

Satellite

2.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.1%

No Internet Access

20.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

81.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.4%

of households

Tablet

67.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.6%

Smartphone

81.8%

Desktop / Laptop

75.4%

Tablet

67.0%

Smartphone Only

5.4%

No Computer

5.4%

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

3,765

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HOTCHKISS TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	2,050	1
ROGERS MESA WC	Community	Purchased surface water	840	2
FRUITLAND DOMESTIC WC	Community	Surface water	335	5
HANSON MESA DOMESTIC PIPELINE CO INC	Community	Purchased surface water	250	0
LAZEAR DOMESTIC WC	Community	Ground water	178	2
SUNSHINE MESA DOMESTIC WC	Community	Ground water	76	0
STUCKER MESA DOMESTIC WC	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	36	12

68.7% of households in Hotchkiss have broadband internet access. 55.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.4% of households have no internet access. 5.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 3,765 people. A total of 22 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.