Utilities & Infrastructure in Forest, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.8%

of households

No Internet

13.1%

of households

Total Households

1,873

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.8%

Cellular Data Plan

77.3%

Satellite

18.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.7%

No Internet Access

13.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.1%

of households

Smartphone

84.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.4%

of households

Tablet

50.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.1%

Smartphone

84.3%

Desktop / Laptop

60.4%

Tablet

50.5%

Smartphone Only

18.1%

No Computer

10.9%

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

17,786

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF FOREST	Community	Ground water	5,430	0
H & H WATER SYSTEM, INC	Community	Ground water	3,036	1
STEELE-RINGGOLD W/A #1	Community	Ground water	2,965	0
STEELE-RINGGOLD W/A #2	Community	Ground water	2,883	0
HOMEWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	1,877	0
LORENA-LEMON-BURNS WATER ASSN	Community	Ground water	995	0
HIGH HILL WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	600	0

78.2% of households in Forest have broadband internet access. 63.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.1% of households have no internet access. 18.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 17,786 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.