Utilities & Infrastructure in Preston, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.9%

of households

No Internet

11.0%

of households

Total Households

571

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.9%
Cellular Data Plan
75.8%
Satellite
7.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.2%
No Internet Access
11.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.6%

of households

Smartphone

84.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

of households

Tablet

70.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.6%
Smartphone
84.2%
Desktop / Laptop
71.8%
Tablet
70.1%
Smartphone Only
6.3%
No Computer
11.4%

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

2

Population Served

1,372

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PrestonCommunityGround water1,3220
GreenleaftonCommunityGround water500

86.2% of households in Preston have broadband internet access. 73.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.0% of households have no internet access. 6.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,372 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.