Utilities & Infrastructure in Richton, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

47.8%

of households

No Internet

27.8%

of households

Total Households

450

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
47.8%
Cellular Data Plan
64.2%
Satellite
10.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.0%
No Internet Access
27.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.0%

of households

Tablet

43.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.9%
Smartphone
87.3%
Desktop / Laptop
66.0%
Tablet
43.6%
Smartphone Only
18.0%
No Computer
11.1%

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

6

Population Served

9,542

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BEAT III W/A #1-SAND HILLCommunityGround water3,8810
N E PERRY UTL ASSN-#1CommunityGround water2,6190
SOUTHWEST WAYNE WATER ASSNCommunityGround water1,1010
TOWN OF RICHTONCommunityGround water9200
ARLINGTON W/ACommunityGround water5331
ARLINGTON W/A-HINTONVILLECommunityGround water4881

72.2% of households in Richton have broadband internet access. 47.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.8% of households have no internet access. 18.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 9,542 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.