Utilities & Infrastructure in Iron River, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.5%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

1,349

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.5%
Cellular Data Plan
79.3%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.4%
No Internet Access
8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.8%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.8%

of households

Tablet

44.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.8%
Smartphone
85.0%
Desktop / Laptop
68.8%
Tablet
44.3%
Smartphone Only
18.4%
No Computer
8.2%

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

5

Population Served

5,010

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
IRON RIVERCommunityGround water3,0190
BATES TOWNSHIPCommunityGround water9210
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-BEECHWOODCommunityGround water4400
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-NASHCommunityGround water3400
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-RYDEN ROADCommunityGround water2900

87.6% of households in Iron River have broadband internet access. 65.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 18.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 5,010 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.