Utilities & Infrastructure in Geraldine, MT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

62.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.1%

of households

No Internet

31.0%

of households

Total Households

129

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

48.1%

Cellular Data Plan

57.4%

Satellite

8.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.0%

No Internet Access

31.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.8%

of households

Smartphone

61.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.8%

of households

Tablet

50.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.8%

Smartphone

61.2%

Desktop / Laptop

79.8%

Tablet

50.4%

Smartphone Only

3.1%

No Computer

13.2%

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 SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

360

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GERALDINE TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	260	2
NORTH GERALDINE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased ground water	50	0
HAWARDEN SQUARE BUTTE WATER	Community	Purchased ground water	50	0

62.8% of households in Geraldine have broadband internet access. 48.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 360 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.