Utilities & Infrastructure in Houston, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.2%

of households

No Internet

7.1%

of households

Total Households

1,514

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.2%
Cellular Data Plan
81.2%
Satellite
17.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.4%
No Internet Access
7.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

88.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.8%

of households

Tablet

34.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.9%
Smartphone
88.8%
Desktop / Laptop
55.8%
Tablet
34.6%
Smartphone Only
27.0%
No Computer
5.2%

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

4

Population Served

10,029

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HOUSTONCommunityGround water3,7720
SPARTA WATER ASSOCIATION #1CommunityGround water2,5320
SOUTHEAST CHICKASAW W/A #1CommunityGround water1,9690
THORN WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water1,7560

86.7% of households in Houston have broadband internet access. 62.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.1% of households have no internet access. 27.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 10,029 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.