Utilities & Infrastructure in Ishpeming, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.3%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

2,488

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.3%
Cellular Data Plan
72.6%
Satellite
4.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.9%
No Internet Access
7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

83.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.6%

of households

Tablet

55.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
83.0%
Desktop / Laptop
75.6%
Tablet
55.7%
Smartphone Only
12.9%
No Computer
5.8%

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

7

Population Served

9,732

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ISHPEMINGCommunityPurchased ground water6,4700
ISHPEMING TWP - WESTCommunityGround water2,1480
TILDEN TOWNSHIPCommunityGround water3750
ISHPEMING TWP - EASTCommunityGround water3050
ELY TOWNSHIP-GREENWOODCommunityGround water2660
ELY TOWNSHIP-DIORITECommunityGround water1680
NEGAUNEE/ISHPEMING WATER AUTHORITYCommunityGround water00

89.0% of households in Ishpeming have broadband internet access. 76.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 9,732 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.