Utilities & Infrastructure in Sanford, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

6.6%

of households

Total Households

336

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.6%
Cellular Data Plan
83.6%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.0%
No Internet Access
6.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.2%

of households

Tablet

60.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.5%
Smartphone
89.0%
Desktop / Laptop
76.2%
Tablet
60.4%
Smartphone Only
11.9%
No Computer
4.5%

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

1

Population Served

11,000

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MIDLAND CO., WATER DIST. NO. 1 OFCommunityPurchased surface water11,0006

89.9% of households in Sanford have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.6% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 11,000 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.