Utilities & Infrastructure in Backus, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.9%

of households

No Internet

8.3%

of households

Total Households

109

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
56.9%
Cellular Data Plan
68.8%
Satellite
8.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
22.9%
No Internet Access
8.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.7%

of households

Smartphone

77.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.0%

of households

Tablet

43.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.7%
Smartphone
77.1%
Desktop / Laptop
67.0%
Tablet
43.1%
Smartphone Only
21.1%
No Computer
7.3%

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

267

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BackusCommunityGround water2670

85.3% of households in Backus have broadband internet access. 56.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.3% of households have no internet access. 21.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 267 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.