Utilities & Infrastructure in Ghent, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.9%

of households

No Internet

7.7%

of households

Total Households

170

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.9%
Cellular Data Plan
85.3%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.9%
No Internet Access
7.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.8%

of households

Smartphone

95.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

of households

Tablet

57.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.8%
Smartphone
95.3%
Desktop / Laptop
80.6%
Tablet
57.7%
Smartphone Only
12.4%
No Computer
1.2%

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

370

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GhentCommunityPurchased ground water3700

91.8% of households in Ghent have broadband internet access. 75.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.7% of households have no internet access. 12.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 370 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.