Utilities & Infrastructure in Decatur, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.0%

of households

No Internet

26.0%

of households

Total Households

576

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.0%

Cellular Data Plan

57.5%

Satellite

7.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.3%

No Internet Access

26.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.2%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.5%

of households

Tablet

43.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.2%

Smartphone

84.4%

Desktop / Laptop

53.5%

Tablet

43.8%

Smartphone Only

25.7%

No Computer

8.9%

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

6,718

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NORTH DECATUR W/A #1	Community	Ground water	2,455	0
BEULAH HUBBARD WATER ASSN, INC	Community	Ground water	2,318	0
TOWN OF DECATUR	Community	Ground water	1,945	1

72.7% of households in Decatur have broadband internet access. 59.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.0% of households have no internet access. 25.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 6,718 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.