Utilities & Infrastructure in Niwot, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

98.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.9%

of households

No Internet

0.0%

of households

Total Households

1,577

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.9%
Cellular Data Plan
85.4%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.1%

of households

Smartphone

95.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

97.2%

of households

Tablet

66.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.1%
Smartphone
95.1%
Desktop / Laptop
97.2%
Tablet
66.1%
Smartphone Only
1.2%
No Computer
0.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

11.7¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.6¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$101

residential

13% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Colorado averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $101. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

20,280

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LEFT HAND WDCommunitySurface water20,2800

98.2% of households in Niwot have broadband internet access. 72.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 0.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 20,280 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.