Utilities & Infrastructure in Ridgway, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

98.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.2%

of households

No Internet

1.4%

of households

Total Households

643

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.2%

Cellular Data Plan

82.3%

Satellite

3.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.4%

No Internet Access

1.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.6%

of households

Smartphone

97.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.8%

of households

Tablet

51.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.6%

Smartphone

97.5%

Desktop / Laptop

88.8%

Tablet

51.8%

Smartphone Only

9.0%

No Computer

1.4%

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

1,350

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RIDGWAY TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	1,000	14
ELK MEADOWS ESTATES	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	230	0
DALLAS MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOC	Community	Ground water	120	0

98.0% of households in Ridgway have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.4% of households have no internet access. 9.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,350 people. A total of 14 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.