Utilities & Infrastructure in Baker, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.6%

of households

No Internet

8.0%

of households

Total Households

4,258

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.6%
Cellular Data Plan
79.9%
Satellite
12.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.5%
No Internet Access
8.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.6%

of households

Tablet

59.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
90.8%
Desktop / Laptop
61.6%
Tablet
59.9%
Smartphone Only
18.4%
No Computer
7.1%

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

1

Population Served

13,855

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water13,8555

87.6% of households in Baker have broadband internet access. 73.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.0% of households have no internet access. 18.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 13,855 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.