Utilities & Infrastructure in Port Austin, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.6%

of households

No Internet

21.5%

of households

Total Households

344

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

52.6%

Cellular Data Plan

57.3%

Satellite

3.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.0%

No Internet Access

21.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.5%

of households

Smartphone

77.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.7%

of households

Tablet

37.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.5%

Smartphone

77.3%

Desktop / Laptop

54.7%

Tablet

37.8%

Smartphone Only

26.5%

No Computer

14.5%

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

Population Served

1,357

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
PORT AUSTIN AREA SEWER & WATER	Community	Purchased surface water	1,004
POINTE AUX BARQUES TOWNSHIP	Community	Purchased surface water	178
HURON DUNES SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	175

69.2% of households in Port Austin have broadband internet access. 52.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.5% of households have no internet access. 26.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,357 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.