Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbus, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.9%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

1,360

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.9%

Cellular Data Plan

74.9%

Satellite

7.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.2%

No Internet Access

10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

82.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.0%

of households

Tablet

42.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.5%

Smartphone

82.7%

Desktop / Laptop

69.0%

Tablet

42.2%

Smartphone Only

20.4%

No Computer

6.5%

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

Population Served

4,383

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COLUMBUS, CITY OF	Community	Purchased surface water	2,882	0
CHEROKEE CO RWD 4	Community	Ground water	1,500	0
PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 19	Community	Surface water	1	1

85.5% of households in Columbus have broadband internet access. 69.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 20.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 4,383 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.