Utilities & Infrastructure in Danforth, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.5%

of households

No Internet

16.3%

of households

Total Households

251

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.5%
Cellular Data Plan
59.4%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.0%
No Internet Access
16.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.7%

of households

Smartphone

63.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.6%

of households

Tablet

52.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.7%
Smartphone
63.4%
Desktop / Laptop
58.6%
Tablet
52.6%
Smartphone Only
21.9%
No Computer
16.3%

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

24.3¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

18.2¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

12.5¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$134

residential

42% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Maine averages 24.3¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $134. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

373

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DANFORTH WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water3730

82.1% of households in Danforth have broadband internet access. 64.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.3% of households have no internet access. 21.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 373 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.