Utilities & Infrastructure in Colby, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.6%

of households

No Internet

8.0%

of households

Total Households

2,090

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.6%
Cellular Data Plan
83.9%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
3.8%
No Internet Access
8.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.9%

of households

Tablet

59.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.1%
Smartphone
85.3%
Desktop / Laptop
78.9%
Tablet
59.0%
Smartphone Only
8.8%
No Computer
5.9%

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

5,516

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLBY, CITY OFCommunityGround water5,5160

90.5% of households in Colby have broadband internet access. 84.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.0% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,516 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.