Utilities & Infrastructure in Myrtle, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

68.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

51.4%

of households

No Internet

5.1%

of households

Total Households

218

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

51.4%

Cellular Data Plan

61.0%

Satellite

17.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.3%

No Internet Access

5.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.5%

of households

Tablet

52.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.5%

Smartphone

89.5%

Desktop / Laptop

72.5%

Tablet

52.3%

Smartphone Only

13.8%

No Computer

5.5%

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

3,753

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF MYRTLE	Community	Ground water	2,037	0
HWY 30 WEST WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	1,716	0

68.8% of households in Myrtle have broadband internet access. 51.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.1% of households have no internet access. 13.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,753 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.