Utilities & Infrastructure in Shields, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.4%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

3,078

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.4%

Cellular Data Plan

82.3%

Satellite

2.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.4%

No Internet Access

9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.1%

of households

Tablet

56.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.4%

Smartphone

85.7%

Desktop / Laptop

80.1%

Tablet

56.8%

Smartphone Only

11.0%

No Computer

5.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

89.3% of households in Shields have broadband internet access. 79.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.