Utilities & Infrastructure in Plains, MT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.3%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

609

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
50.3%
Cellular Data Plan
69.5%
Satellite
8.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.9%
No Internet Access
11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.3%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.0%

of households

Tablet

51.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.3%
Smartphone
83.1%
Desktop / Laptop
68.0%
Tablet
51.1%
Smartphone Only
8.2%
No Computer
11.7%

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

1,700

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PLAINS TOWN OFCommunityGround water1,7000

75.5% of households in Plains have broadband internet access. 50.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 8.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,700 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.