Utilities & Infrastructure in Como, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

24.2%

of households

No Internet

28.4%

of households

Total Households

557

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

24.2%

Cellular Data Plan

59.4%

Satellite

17.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

28.6%

No Internet Access

28.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

83.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

42.2%

of households

Tablet

44.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.2%

Smartphone

83.3%

Desktop / Laptop

42.2%

Tablet

44.7%

Smartphone Only

30.5%

No Computer

6.8%

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

4,172

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	1,500	1
HARMONTOWN WATER ASSOCIATION INC	Community	Ground water	1,393	1
TOWN OF COMO	Community	Ground water	1,279	0

69.3% of households in Como have broadband internet access. 24.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 28.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 28.4% of households have no internet access. 30.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 4,172 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.