Utilities & Infrastructure in Big Sky, MT
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
95.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
79.7%
of households
No Internet
1.6%
of households
Total Households
1,093
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
100.0%
of households
Smartphone
95.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
91.4%
of households
Tablet
66.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.7¢
per kWh
Commercial Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
Industrial Rate
7.6¢
per kWh
Avg Monthly Bill
$108
residential
26% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Montana averages 12.7¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $108. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
12
Population Served
5,574
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG SKY COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST 363 | Community | Ground water | 4,132 | 0 |
| ANDESITE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM | Community | Purchased ground water | 450 | 0 |
| LOWER PIONEER MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 350 | 0 |
| LAZY J SOUTH SUBDIVISION | Community | Ground water | 122 | 0 |
| ENCAMPMENT TRAIL | Community | Ground water | 100 | 0 |
| GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 7 | Community | Ground water | 77 | 0 |
| GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 5 | Community | Ground water | 70 | 0 |
| GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 3 | Community | Ground water | 68 | 0 |
| GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 2 | Community | Ground water | 68 | 0 |
| GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 4 | Community | Ground water | 60 | 0 |
| SPANISH PEAKS MOUNTAIN CLUB | Community | Ground water | 40 | 0 |
| LONE VIEW RIDGE WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 37 | 0 |
95.1% of households in Big Sky have broadband internet access. 79.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 5,574 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.