Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbus, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.5%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

1,238

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.5%

Cellular Data Plan

69.2%

Satellite

11.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.9%

No Internet Access

12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.2%

of households

Smartphone

73.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

of households

Tablet

49.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.2%

Smartphone

73.8%

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

Tablet

49.8%

Smartphone Only

9.6%

No Computer

13.8%

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

4,885

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF COLUMBUS	Community	Ground water	3,739	0
GLIDDEN FWSD 1	Community	Ground water	855	0
LAZY RIVER MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	159	2
BARTEN WSC	Community	Ground water	72	0
HAPPY OAKS	Community	Ground water	60	0

86.4% of households in Columbus have broadband internet access. 67.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 4,885 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.