Utilities & Infrastructure in Thornton, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.7%

of households

No Internet

2.7%

of households

Total Households

49,579

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

84.7%

Cellular Data Plan

89.8%

Satellite

7.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.5%

No Internet Access

2.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.6%

of households

Smartphone

94.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.4%

of households

Tablet

71.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.6%

Smartphone

94.5%

Desktop / Laptop

88.4%

Tablet

71.3%

Smartphone Only

6.9%

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

230,581

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
THORNTON CITY OF	Community	Surface water	226,465	0
WOODLAND HILLS MHC	Community	Purchased surface water	1,740	0
THE GROVE AT ALTA RIDGE	Community	Purchased surface water	1,300	2
FRIENDLY VILLAGE OF THE ROCKIES	Community	Purchased surface water	1,046	0
G AND M MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	30	2

96.2% of households in Thornton have broadband internet access. 84.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.7% of households have no internet access. 6.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 230,581 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.