Utilities & Infrastructure in Big Bay, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.0%

of households

No Internet

11.5%

of households

Total Households

131

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.0%
Cellular Data Plan
69.5%
Satellite
14.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.9%
No Internet Access
11.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.3%

of households

Smartphone

77.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.6%

of households

Tablet

67.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.3%
Smartphone
77.9%
Desktop / Laptop
78.6%
Tablet
67.2%
Smartphone Only
4.6%
No Computer
10.7%

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

1

Population Served

300

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
POWELL TOWNSHIPCommunityGround water3000

71.0% of households in Big Bay have broadband internet access. 55.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 300 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.