Utilities & Infrastructure in Ridgefield, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.8%

of households

No Internet

2.2%

of households

Total Households

2,882

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

84.8%

Cellular Data Plan

89.5%

Satellite

2.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.0%

No Internet Access

2.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.5%

of households

Smartphone

91.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.6%

of households

Tablet

80.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.5%

Smartphone

91.6%

Desktop / Laptop

84.6%

Tablet

80.5%

Smartphone Only

3.3%

No Computer

1.5%

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

28.8¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

21.2¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

17.1¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$200

residential

69% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Connecticut averages 28.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $200. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BROOKVIEW WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	55	1
HILLSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	42	0

94.5% of households in Ridgefield have broadband internet access. 84.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 97 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.