Utilities & Infrastructure in Black Earth, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.8%

of households

No Internet

14.4%

of households

Total Households

648

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
79.8%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
2.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
2.3%
No Internet Access
14.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.3%

of households

Smartphone

81.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

of households

Tablet

69.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.3%
Smartphone
81.8%
Desktop / Laptop
81.9%
Tablet
69.6%
Smartphone Only
0.5%
No Computer
13.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.2¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

12.6¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.5¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$111

residential

1% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Wisconsin averages 17.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $111. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

1,493

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BLACK EARTH WATERWORKSCommunityGround water1,4931

82.6% of households in Black Earth have broadband internet access. 79.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,493 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.