Utilities & Infrastructure in Benton, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

59.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

33.0%

of households

No Internet

25.8%

of households

Total Households

221

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

33.0%

Cellular Data Plan

59.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

26.7%

No Internet Access

25.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

85.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

49.3%

of households

Tablet

40.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

100.0%

Smartphone

85.5%

Desktop / Laptop

49.3%

Tablet

40.7%

Smartphone Only

32.6%

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

1,785

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MIDWAY W/A #3	Community	Ground water	739	3
MIDWAY W/A #1	Community	Ground water	552	0
MIDWAY W/A #2	Community	Ground water	494	0

59.7% of households in Benton have broadband internet access. 33.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 25.8% of households have no internet access. 32.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,785 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.