Utilities & Infrastructure in Athens, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

31.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

9.2%

of households

No Internet

64.1%

of households

Total Households

142

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

9.2%

Cellular Data Plan

30.3%

Satellite

16.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.3%

No Internet Access

64.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

41.6%

of households

Tablet

25.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.5%

Smartphone

79.6%

Desktop / Laptop

41.6%

Tablet

25.4%

Smartphone Only

35.9%

No Computer

15.5%

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

4,704

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
SOUTH CLAIBORNE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	3,843
ATHENS WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	486
LEATHERMAN CREEK WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	375

31.0% of households in Athens have broadband internet access. 9.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 64.1% of households have no internet access. 35.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 4,704 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.