Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbus, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

47.6%

of households

No Internet

22.2%

of households

Total Households

63

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
47.6%
Cellular Data Plan
73.0%
Satellite
14.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
25.4%
No Internet Access
22.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.5%

of households

Smartphone

57.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

50.8%

of households

Tablet

49.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
82.5%
Smartphone
57.1%
Desktop / Laptop
50.8%
Tablet
49.2%
Smartphone Only
15.9%
No Computer
17.5%

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

1

Population Served

300

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLUMBUS WATER WORKSCommunityGround water3000

77.8% of households in Columbus have broadband internet access. 47.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.2% of households have no internet access. 15.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 300 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.