Utilities & Infrastructure in Colstrip, MT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

43.0%

of households

No Internet

12.6%

of households

Total Households

886

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
43.0%
Cellular Data Plan
70.4%
Satellite
26.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.2%
No Internet Access
12.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.7%

of households

Smartphone

77.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.5%

of households

Tablet

67.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.7%
Smartphone
77.3%
Desktop / Laptop
70.5%
Tablet
67.5%
Smartphone Only
10.2%
No Computer
10.3%

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

2,350

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLSTRIP CITY OFCommunitySurface water2,3506

83.8% of households in Colstrip have broadband internet access. 43.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.6% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,350 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.