Utilities & Infrastructure in Cimarron, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

73.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

54.8%

of households

No Internet

21.3%

of households

Total Households

409

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

54.8%

Cellular Data Plan

65.0%

Satellite

3.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.9%

No Internet Access

21.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.0%

of households

Smartphone

73.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.7%

of households

Tablet

38.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.0%

Smartphone

73.6%

Desktop / Laptop

56.7%

Tablet

38.9%

Smartphone Only

16.9%

No Computer

11.0%

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

Population Served

3,600

Violations (5yr)

123

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PHILMONT BOY SCOUT RANCH - HEADQUARTERS	Community	Surface water	2,000	45
CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	1,260	70
MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	340	8

73.4% of households in Cimarron have broadband internet access. 54.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.3% of households have no internet access. 16.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,600 people. A total of 123 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.