Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbus, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.2%

of households

No Internet

4.5%

of households

Total Households

21,314

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.2%
Cellular Data Plan
86.5%
Satellite
5.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.8%
No Internet Access
4.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.6%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.4%

of households

Tablet

63.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.6%
Smartphone
91.3%
Desktop / Laptop
81.4%
Tablet
63.7%
Smartphone Only
9.3%
No Computer
4.4%

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

2

Population Served

59,774

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL UTILITYCommunityGround water51,1220
SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP.CommunityPurchased ground water8,6520

93.4% of households in Columbus have broadband internet access. 81.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.5% of households have no internet access. 9.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 59,774 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.