Utilities & Infrastructure in Poplar, MT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

43.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

41.3%

of households

No Internet

53.1%

of households

Total Households

213

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

41.3%

Cellular Data Plan

39.0%

Satellite

6.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

0.9%

No Internet Access

53.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

59.6%

of households

Smartphone

54.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

42.7%

of households

Tablet

26.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

59.6%

Smartphone

54.0%

Desktop / Laptop

42.7%

Tablet

26.8%

Smartphone Only

13.6%

No Computer

40.4%

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

Population Served

4,751

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
POPLAR, CITY OF	Community	Purchased surface water	3,025	0
ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	1,726	0

43.2% of households in Poplar have broadband internet access. 41.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 53.1% of households have no internet access. 13.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,751 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.