Utilities & Infrastructure in La Junta, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.5%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

3,194

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.5%

Cellular Data Plan

74.0%

Satellite

5.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.9%

No Internet Access

6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.8%

of households

Smartphone

79.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

of households

Tablet

42.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.8%

Smartphone

79.2%

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

Tablet

42.3%

Smartphone Only

19.6%

No Computer

11.2%

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

10,097

Violations (5yr)

228

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LA JUNTA CITY OF	Community	Ground water	8,320	0
BENTS FORT WC	Community	Purchased ground water	900	0
SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	622	121
HOMESTEAD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC	Community	Purchased ground water	87	0
EAST END WA	Community	Ground water	70	50
HOLBROOK CENTER SOFT WA	Community	Ground water	54	40
SOUTH SIDE WA	Community	Ground water	44	17

89.0% of households in La Junta have broadband internet access. 77.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 19.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 10,097 people. A total of 228 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.