Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbus, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.3%

of households

No Internet

12.7%

of households

Total Households

2,434

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.3%

Cellular Data Plan

80.8%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.9%

No Internet Access

12.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

80.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.2%

of households

Tablet

62.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.5%

Smartphone

80.1%

Desktop / Laptop

74.2%

Tablet

62.9%

Smartphone Only

11.0%

No Computer

9.5%

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

5,173

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COLUMBUS UTILITIES	Community	Ground water	5,173	0

86.7% of households in Columbus have broadband internet access. 75.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.7% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,173 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.