Utilities & Infrastructure in Hickory Flat, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

68.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

45.3%

of households

No Internet

14.4%

of households

Total Households

298

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

45.3%

Cellular Data Plan

62.8%

Satellite

4.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.5%

No Internet Access

14.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.0%

of households

Smartphone

89.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.1%

of households

Tablet

37.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.0%

Smartphone

89.3%

Desktop / Laptop

58.1%

Tablet

37.3%

Smartphone Only

28.5%

No Computer

5.0%

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

1,597

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT	Community	Ground water	1,423	0
LAKE ARROWHEAD	Community	Ground water	174	0

68.1% of households in Hickory Flat have broadband internet access. 45.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.4% of households have no internet access. 28.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,597 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.