Utilities & Infrastructure in Sandstone, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.0%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

657

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.0%
Cellular Data Plan
74.6%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.2%
No Internet Access
8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.7%

of households

Smartphone

79.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.5%

of households

Tablet

53.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.7%
Smartphone
79.9%
Desktop / Laptop
73.5%
Tablet
53.7%
Smartphone Only
11.9%
No Computer
10.4%

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

3,012

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
Federal Correctional InstitutionCommunityGround water1,5870
SandstoneCommunityGround water1,4250

89.2% of households in Sandstone have broadband internet access. 68.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,012 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.