Utilities & Infrastructure in Merigold, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

70.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.2%

of households

No Internet

24.9%

of households

Total Households

201

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.2%
Cellular Data Plan
66.7%
Satellite
2.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.5%
No Internet Access
24.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.6%

of households

Smartphone

81.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.2%

of households

Tablet

52.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.6%
Smartphone
81.1%
Desktop / Laptop
66.2%
Tablet
52.2%
Smartphone Only
19.9%
No Computer
12.4%

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

2

Population Served

1,015

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF MERIGOLDCommunityGround water5421
SUNFLOWER WATER ASSNCommunityGround water4730

70.7% of households in Merigold have broadband internet access. 57.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 24.9% of households have no internet access. 19.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,015 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.