Utilities & Infrastructure in Prentiss, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.1%

of households

No Internet

8.9%

of households

Total Households

372

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

55.1%

Cellular Data Plan

75.0%

Satellite

13.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.5%

No Internet Access

8.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.3%

of households

Tablet

48.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.1%

Smartphone

87.6%

Desktop / Laptop

61.3%

Tablet

48.7%

Smartphone Only

19.4%

No Computer

8.9%

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

9,732

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DOUBLE PONDS WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	2,500	0
NORTHEAST JEFF DAVIS W/A	Community	Ground water	2,400	0
TOWN OF PRENTISS	Community	Ground water	1,882	1
LILY ROSE W/A #1	Community	Ground water	1,675	0
LILY ROSE W/A #2	Community	Ground water	1,275	0

86.3% of households in Prentiss have broadband internet access. 55.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.9% of households have no internet access. 19.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 9,732 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.