Utilities & Infrastructure in Rico, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.1%

of households

No Internet

9.8%

of households

Total Households

214

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
56.1%
Cellular Data Plan
75.2%
Satellite
0.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
9.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

77.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.2%

of households

Tablet

41.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.3%
Smartphone
77.1%
Desktop / Laptop
75.2%
Tablet
41.6%
Smartphone Only
18.2%
No Computer
3.7%

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

1

Population Served

437

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RICO TOWN OFCommunityGround water4370

86.5% of households in Rico have broadband internet access. 56.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.8% of households have no internet access. 18.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 437 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.