Utilities & Infrastructure in Shepherd, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.6%

of households

No Internet

3.9%

of households

Total Households

518

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.6%

Cellular Data Plan

89.2%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.7%

No Internet Access

3.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.6%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

of households

Tablet

66.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.6%

Smartphone

92.1%

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

Tablet

66.4%

Smartphone Only

9.9%

No Computer

4.4%

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

Population Served

1,777

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SHEPHERD, VILLAGE OF	Community	Ground water	1,515	1
BROOMFIELD VALLEY	Community	Ground water	212	0
MAPLE LEAF VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	50	0

94.0% of households in Shepherd have broadband internet access. 77.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.9% of households have no internet access. 9.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,777 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.