Utilities & Infrastructure in Howard City, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.3%

of households

No Internet

12.0%

of households

Total Households

715

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.3%
Cellular Data Plan
77.8%
Satellite
1.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.1%
No Internet Access
12.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.2%

of households

Smartphone

82.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.1%

of households

Tablet

46.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.2%
Smartphone
82.7%
Desktop / Laptop
68.1%
Tablet
46.3%
Smartphone Only
18.0%
No Computer
7.8%

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

1

Population Served

1,800

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOWARD CITYCommunityGround water1,8000

88.0% of households in Howard City have broadband internet access. 72.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.0% of households have no internet access. 18.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,800 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.