Utilities & Infrastructure in Pickens, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

60.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

44.9%

of households

No Internet

30.6%

of households

Total Households

432

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
44.9%
Cellular Data Plan
55.1%
Satellite
4.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
30.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

75.0%

of households

Smartphone

69.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

49.5%

of households

Tablet

53.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
75.0%
Smartphone
69.0%
Desktop / Laptop
49.5%
Tablet
53.0%
Smartphone Only
12.5%
No Computer
25.0%

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

1

Population Served

1,587

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF PICKENSCommunityGround water1,5870

60.0% of households in Pickens have broadband internet access. 44.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 30.6% of households have no internet access. 12.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,587 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.