Utilities & Infrastructure in Miles City, MT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.5%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

3,688

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.5%

Cellular Data Plan

76.4%

Satellite

10.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.2%

No Internet Access

9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.5%

of households

Tablet

56.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.8%

Smartphone

84.4%

Desktop / Laptop

77.5%

Tablet

56.3%

Smartphone Only

8.8%

No Computer

7.2%

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

Population Served

10,388

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MILES CITY CITY OF	Community	Surface water	9,565	10
CUSTER CO WATER AND SEWER DIST	Community	Purchased surface water	480	0
PINE HILLS YOUTH CORRECT FACIL	Community	Purchased surface water	193	0
SHEPHERD WATER STATION	Community	Ground water	100	0
PALISADES APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	50	13

85.4% of households in Miles City have broadband internet access. 63.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 10,388 people. A total of 23 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.