Utilities & Infrastructure in Newton, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.7%

of households

No Internet

12.9%

of households

Total Households

1,164

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

60.7%

Cellular Data Plan

72.8%

Satellite

10.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.6%

No Internet Access

12.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

45.0%

of households

Tablet

43.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.2%

Smartphone

90.8%

Desktop / Laptop

45.0%

Tablet

43.5%

Smartphone Only

29.6%

No Computer

5.8%

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

6,433

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
CITY OF NEWTON	Community	Ground water	3,373
SOUTH NEWTON RURAL W/A #1	Community	Ground water	2,167
SOUTH NEWTON RURAL W/A #4	Community	Ground water	618
SOUTH NEWTON RURAL W/A #2	Community	Purchased ground water	275

76.6% of households in Newton have broadband internet access. 60.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.9% of households have no internet access. 29.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 6,433 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.