Utilities & Infrastructure in Hernando, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.6%

of households

No Internet

8.5%

of households

Total Households

6,964

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.6%

Cellular Data Plan

81.4%

Satellite

7.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.0%

No Internet Access

8.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

91.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.6%

of households

Tablet

65.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.4%

Smartphone

91.2%

Desktop / Laptop

74.6%

Tablet

65.8%

Smartphone Only

12.1%

No Computer

3.6%

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

29,742

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF HERNANDO	Community	Ground water	14,457	2
CITY OF HERNANDO-JAYBIRD	Community	Ground water	6,750	2
EUDORA UTILITIES ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	3,749	0
CITY OF HERNANDO - LAUGHTER	Community	Ground water	2,521	2
BELMONT WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	2,265	0

88.9% of households in Hernando have broadband internet access. 75.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.5% of households have no internet access. 12.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 29,742 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.