Utilities & Infrastructure in Big Rapids, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.1%

of households

No Internet

6.5%

of households

Total Households

2,796

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.1%

Cellular Data Plan

70.7%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.2%

No Internet Access

6.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

89.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.7%

of households

Tablet

53.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.2%

Smartphone

89.3%

Desktop / Laptop

80.7%

Tablet

53.7%

Smartphone Only

10.0%

No Computer

3.8%

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

10,510

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BIG RAPIDS	Community	Ground water	10,403	4
HAVEN VIEW MOBILE COURT	Community	Ground water	75	0
ROSEVILLE APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	32	0

81.1% of households in Big Rapids have broadband internet access. 68.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. 10.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 10,510 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.