Utilities & Infrastructure in New Buffalo, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.2%

of households

No Internet

13.3%

of households

Total Households

758

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.2%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
7.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.0%
No Internet Access
13.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.6%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.3%

of households

Tablet

47.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.6%
Smartphone
87.9%
Desktop / Laptop
65.3%
Tablet
47.0%
Smartphone Only
20.8%
No Computer
7.4%

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

2

Population Served

4,745

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIPCommunityPurchased surface water2,8450
NEW BUFFALOCommunitySurface water1,9000

82.6% of households in New Buffalo have broadband internet access. 63.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.3% of households have no internet access. 20.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,745 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.