Utilities & Infrastructure in Colfax, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.0%

of households

No Internet

11.0%

of households

Total Households

1,206

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.0%

Cellular Data Plan

70.5%

Satellite

7.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

3.2%

No Internet Access

11.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.3%

of households

Smartphone

82.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.3%

of households

Tablet

48.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.3%

Smartphone

82.1%

Desktop / Laptop

81.3%

Tablet

48.3%

Smartphone Only

5.9%

No Computer

9.7%

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

3,717

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COLFAX WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF	Community	Ground water	3,507	0
STEPTOE WATER/SEWER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	210	0

85.3% of households in Colfax have broadband internet access. 79.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,717 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.