Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbia, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.9%

of households

No Internet

18.4%

of households

Total Households

2,001

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.9%

Cellular Data Plan

66.0%

Satellite

9.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.7%

No Internet Access

18.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.2%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.7%

of households

Tablet

50.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.2%

Smartphone

86.8%

Desktop / Laptop

57.7%

Tablet

50.4%

Smartphone Only

19.8%

No Computer

9.9%

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

18,211

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF COLUMBIA	Community	Ground water	5,900	1
HUB WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	3,260	0
BUNKER HILL WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	2,700	0
MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN	Community	Ground water	2,416	0
LAMPTON WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	1,983	1
HIGHWAY 98 EAST WATER ASSN.	Community	Ground water	1,632	0
COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	320	0

77.8% of households in Columbia have broadband internet access. 59.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.4% of households have no internet access. 19.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 18,211 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.