Utilities & Infrastructure in Harbor Beach, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.7%

of households

No Internet

22.5%

of households

Total Households

729

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.7%
Cellular Data Plan
53.5%
Satellite
8.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.0%
No Internet Access
22.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.3%

of households

Smartphone

75.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.8%

of households

Tablet

42.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.3%
Smartphone
75.6%
Desktop / Laptop
56.8%
Tablet
42.9%
Smartphone Only
19.3%
No Computer
16.7%

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

19.3¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

14.0¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.3¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$119

residential

13% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Michigan averages 19.3¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $119. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

2,079

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HARBOR BEACH, CITY OFCommunitySurface water1,6040
SAND BEACH TOWNSHIPCommunityPurchased surface water4750

74.5% of households in Harbor Beach have broadband internet access. 62.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.5% of households have no internet access. 19.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,079 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.