Utilities & Infrastructure in Polson, MT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.1%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

2,280

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.1%
Cellular Data Plan
71.3%
Satellite
5.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.6%
No Internet Access
11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

82.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.8%

of households

Tablet

60.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.6%
Smartphone
82.9%
Desktop / Laptop
80.8%
Tablet
60.0%
Smartphone Only
6.0%
No Computer
8.4%

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

10

Population Served

6,390

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
POLSON CITY OFCommunityGround water5,3000
JETTE MEADOWS LAKE CO W AND S DISTCommunityGround water3750
JETTE LAKE LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water2950
PARADISE PINESCommunityGround water950
CLEARVIEW HEIGHTS WATER ASSNCommunityGround water900
SOUTH HILLS WATER USERS ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water600
OVERLOOK SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water490
PINEWOOD SHORES WUACommunityGround water460
PLEASANT VIEW WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTCommunityGround water450
PONDERILLA HILLS LAKE COUNTY WATER SEWERCommunityGround water350

83.4% of households in Polson have broadband internet access. 73.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 6.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 6,390 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.