Utilities & Infrastructure in Ouray, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.8%

of households

No Internet

6.7%

of households

Total Households

481

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

57.8%

Cellular Data Plan

63.2%

Satellite

8.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

30.4%

No Internet Access

6.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.4%

of households

Tablet

64.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.4%

Smartphone

87.9%

Desktop / Laptop

90.4%

Tablet

64.2%

Smartphone Only

2.3%

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

Population Served

1,660

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
OURAY CITY OF	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	1,460	2
VISTA VERDE VILLAGE	Community	Purchased surface water	200	0

92.1% of households in Ouray have broadband internet access. 57.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 30.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.7% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,660 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.