Utilities & Infrastructure in Benton Harbor, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

53.0%

of households

No Internet

17.7%

of households

Total Households

3,739

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
53.0%
Cellular Data Plan
75.5%
Satellite
7.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.3%
No Internet Access
17.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.7%

of households

Smartphone

75.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.9%

of households

Tablet

39.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.7%
Smartphone
75.0%
Desktop / Laptop
52.9%
Tablet
39.2%
Smartphone Only
23.5%
No Computer
16.3%

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

2

Population Served

15,871

Violations (5yr)

9

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BENTON HARBORCommunitySurface water9,1039
BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIPCommunitySurface water6,7680

77.1% of households in Benton Harbor have broadband internet access. 53.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.7% of households have no internet access. 23.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 15,871 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.