Utilities & Infrastructure in Ridgely, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.7%

of households

No Internet

14.3%

of households

Total Households

636

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.7%
Cellular Data Plan
76.3%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.3%
No Internet Access
14.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.6%

of households

Tablet

60.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.7%
Smartphone
88.8%
Desktop / Laptop
78.6%
Tablet
60.7%
Smartphone Only
9.1%
No Computer
6.3%

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

3

Population Served

2,011

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF RIDGELYCommunityGround water1,6000
BENEDICTINE SCHOOLCommunityGround water3000
DOVE ESTATESCommunityGround water1110

82.4% of households in Ridgely have broadband internet access. 69.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.3% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 2,011 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.