Utilities & Infrastructure in Basile, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

46.8%

of households

No Internet

17.8%

of households

Total Households

500

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

46.8%

Cellular Data Plan

78.4%

Satellite

6.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

28.2%

No Internet Access

17.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

42.0%

of households

Tablet

29.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.6%

Smartphone

86.4%

Desktop / Laptop

42.0%

Tablet

29.8%

Smartphone Only

42.8%

No Computer

9.4%

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

6,978

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	4,578	0
TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased ground water	2,400	1

81.6% of households in Basile have broadband internet access. 46.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 28.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.8% of households have no internet access. 42.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,978 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.