Utilities & Infrastructure in Big Stone City, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

67.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

54.5%

of households

No Internet

31.0%

of households

Total Households

310

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
54.5%
Cellular Data Plan
54.5%
Satellite
2.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.7%
No Internet Access
31.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

70.0%

of households

Smartphone

64.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

50.7%

of households

Tablet

46.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
70.0%
Smartphone
64.2%
Desktop / Laptop
50.7%
Tablet
46.5%
Smartphone Only
11.9%
No Computer
30.0%

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

412

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BIG STONE CITYCommunityPurchased ground water4120

67.1% of households in Big Stone City have broadband internet access. 54.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.0% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 412 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.