Utilities & Infrastructure in Placerville, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

100.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.7%

of households

No Internet

0.0%

of households

Total Households

150

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
50.7%
Cellular Data Plan
62.0%
Satellite
18.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
31.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

87.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

94.0%

of households

Tablet

68.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
100.0%
Smartphone
87.3%
Desktop / Laptop
94.0%
Tablet
68.0%
Smartphone Only
6.0%

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

14.9ยข

per kWh

Commercial Rate

11.7ยข

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$101

residential

13% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

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

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

84

Violations (5yr)

9

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SAWPIT TOWN OFCommunityGround water590
TELLURIDE PINES HOACommunityGround water under influence of surface water259

100.0% of households in Placerville have broadband internet access. 50.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 31.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 0.0% of households have no internet access. 6.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 84 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.