Utilities & Infrastructure in Mapleton, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.2%

of households

No Internet

5.7%

of households

Total Households

246

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.2%
Cellular Data Plan
80.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.9%
No Internet Access
5.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.2%

of households

Smartphone

99.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.3%

of households

Tablet

47.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.2%
Smartphone
99.2%
Desktop / Laptop
81.3%
Tablet
47.2%
Smartphone Only
16.7%
No Computer
0.8%

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

+27% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

18.2¢

per kWh

+18% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

12.5¢

per kWh

+5% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$134

residential

-9% vs <10K avg

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).

Mapleton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

93.1% of households in Mapleton have broadband internet access. 75.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.7% of households have no internet access. 16.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.