Utilities & Infrastructure in Ocean Springs, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.8%

of households

No Internet

7.4%

of households

Total Households

8,186

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.8%

Cellular Data Plan

84.8%

Satellite

7.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.3%

No Internet Access

7.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

95.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

of households

Tablet

62.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.1%

Smartphone

95.0%

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

Tablet

62.0%

Smartphone Only

11.5%

No Computer

2.9%

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

54,852

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WEST JACKSON CO UTILITY DIST	Community	Ground water	28,544	0
CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS	Community	Ground water	26,168	0
COLONIAL ESTATES # 3	Community	Purchased ground water	140	1

90.7% of households in Ocean Springs have broadband internet access. 72.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.4% of households have no internet access. 11.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 54,852 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.