Utilities & Infrastructure in Adams, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.2%

of households

No Internet

7.5%

of households

Total Households

717

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.2%
Cellular Data Plan
80.3%
Satellite
2.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
2.5%
No Internet Access
7.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

81.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.1%

of households

Tablet

64.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.6%
Smartphone
81.0%
Desktop / Laptop
79.1%
Tablet
64.0%
Smartphone Only
3.6%
No Computer
8.4%

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

24.4¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

18.8¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

9.2¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

43% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

2,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ADAMS VILLAGECommunityGround water2,0000

90.9% of households in Adams have broadband internet access. 86.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.