Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbus, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.6%

of households

No Internet

18.0%

of households

Total Households

9,975

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
56.6%
Cellular Data Plan
76.8%
Satellite
3.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
21.2%
No Internet Access
18.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.0%

of households

Smartphone

83.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.4%

of households

Tablet

47.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.0%
Smartphone
83.0%
Desktop / Laptop
57.4%
Tablet
47.7%
Smartphone Only
21.7%
No Computer
14.1%

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

9

Population Served

54,860

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLUMBUS LIGHT & WATERCommunityGround water23,6160
EAST LOWNDES W/A B WEST-OLD YORKVILLE RDCommunityGround water7,3550
EAST LOWNDES W/A #2-HUCKLEBERRYCommunityGround water7,0350
EAST LOWNDES #4-HERMAN-VAUGHNCommunityGround water5,6780
EAST LOWNDES W/A A EAST-OLD YORKVILLECommunityGround water4,7780
PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INCCommunityGround water2,5000
EAST LOWNDES W/A #1-LEE STOKESCommunityGround water2,2090
SOUTH LOWNDES W/ACommunityGround water1,2301
EAST LOWNDES WATER ASSOCIATION, INC.CommunityPurchased ground water4590

79.9% of households in Columbus have broadband internet access. 56.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.0% of households have no internet access. 21.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 54,860 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.