Utilities & Infrastructure in Cottage City, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.1%

of households

No Internet

12.9%

of households

Total Households

465

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.1%
Cellular Data Plan
75.7%
Satellite
2.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.0%
No Internet Access
12.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.2%

of households

Tablet

64.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.5%
Smartphone
89.3%
Desktop / Laptop
74.2%
Tablet
64.5%
Smartphone Only
10.8%
No Computer
7.5%

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

17.9¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

13.0¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

10.0¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$166

residential

5% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Maryland averages 17.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $166. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

87.1% of households in Cottage City have broadband internet access. 73.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.9% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.