Utilities & Infrastructure in Bigelow, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.6%

of households

No Internet

18.3%

of households

Total Households

104

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.6%

Cellular Data Plan

63.5%

Satellite

10.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.5%

No Internet Access

18.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.2%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

30.8%

of households

Tablet

78.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.2%

Smartphone

93.3%

Desktop / Laptop

30.8%

Tablet

78.9%

Smartphone Only

13.5%

No Computer

4.8%

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

235

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
Bigelow	Community	Purchased ground water	235	1

81.7% of households in Bigelow have broadband internet access. 59.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.3% of households have no internet access. 13.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 235 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.