Utilities & Infrastructure in Fort Benton, MT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.8%

of households

No Internet

20.2%

of households

Total Households

573

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.8%
Cellular Data Plan
68.8%
Satellite
13.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.4%
No Internet Access
20.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.5%

of households

Tablet

61.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.5%
Smartphone
79.6%
Desktop / Laptop
70.5%
Tablet
61.6%
Smartphone Only
11.3%
No Computer
14.5%

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

1,580

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FORT BENTON CITY OFCommunityGround water1,5000
SUNNY BROOK COLONYCommunityGround water800

78.9% of households in Fort Benton have broadband internet access. 65.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.2% of households have no internet access. 11.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,580 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.