Utilities & Infrastructure in Richland, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.7%

of households

No Internet

11.2%

of households

Total Households

2,922

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.7%
Cellular Data Plan
84.8%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.5%
No Internet Access
11.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.8%

of households

Smartphone

94.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.7%

of households

Tablet

64.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.8%
Smartphone
94.8%
Desktop / Laptop
75.7%
Tablet
64.0%
Smartphone Only
14.5%
No Computer
1.2%

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

7,000

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF RICHLANDCommunityGround water7,0006

88.2% of households in Richland have broadband internet access. 68.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.2% of households have no internet access. 14.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 7,000 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.