Utilities & Infrastructure in Watkins, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

44.4%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

383

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

44.4%

Cellular Data Plan

82.5%

Satellite

21.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

23.2%

No Internet Access

8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.9%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.3%

of households

Tablet

72.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.9%

Smartphone

88.0%

Desktop / Laptop

84.3%

Tablet

72.9%

Smartphone Only

3.7%

No Computer

8.1%

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

3,702

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
RANGEVIEW MD	Community	Purchased surface water	2,487
ELBERT COUNTY HWY 86 WD	Community	Ground water	1,040
PRAIRIE VIEW POA	Community	Ground water	175

91.9% of households in Watkins have broadband internet access. 44.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,702 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.