Utilities & Infrastructure in Jackson, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.9%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

61,956

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.9%

Cellular Data Plan

85.6%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.4%

No Internet Access

9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

of households

Tablet

51.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.8%

Smartphone

87.9%

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

Tablet

51.3%

Smartphone Only

19.0%

No Computer

8.2%

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

Population Served

218,596

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF JACKSON	Community	Surface water	189,673	51
CITY OF JACKSON-MADDOX RD.	Community	Ground water	28,098	21
HINDS CO DETENTION CTR	Community	Ground water	800	6
HINDS CO DETENTION CENTER-GALLATIN ST	Community	Ground water	25	0

88.7% of households in Jackson have broadband internet access. 67.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 19.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 218,596 people. A total of 78 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.