Utilities & Infrastructure in Geneva, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.0%

of households

No Internet

5.9%

of households

Total Households

4,878

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.0%

Cellular Data Plan

83.9%

Satellite

3.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.2%

No Internet Access

5.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.8%

of households

Tablet

59.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.3%

Smartphone

84.7%

Desktop / Laptop

73.8%

Tablet

59.3%

Smartphone Only

9.5%

No Computer

6.7%

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

+28% vs 10K-25K avg

Commercial Rate

18.8¢

per kWh

+21% vs 10K-25K avg

Industrial Rate

9.2¢

per kWh

-23% vs 10K-25K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-5% vs 10K-25K avg

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).

Geneva vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

16,454

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
GENEVA CITY	Community	Surface water	13,334
GENEVA WD #2 CSA	Community	Ground water	2,680
GENEVA WD #8	Community	Purchased surface water	400
GENEVA WD #13	Community	Purchased surface water	40

92.8% of households in Geneva have broadband internet access. 77.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.9% of households have no internet access. 9.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 16,454 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.