Utilities & Infrastructure in Shelby, MT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.2%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

1,154

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.2%
Cellular Data Plan
81.5%
Satellite
10.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.0%
No Internet Access
3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.5%

of households

Tablet

54.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.5%
Smartphone
86.0%
Desktop / Laptop
70.5%
Tablet
54.8%
Smartphone Only
16.2%
No Computer
4.5%

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

3

Population Served

4,120

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SHELBY CITY OFCommunityGround water3,9700
DEVON WATER INCCommunityPurchased ground water750
BIG ROSE COLONYCommunityPurchased ground water750

87.5% of households in Shelby have broadband internet access. 60.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. 16.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 4,120 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.