Utilities & Infrastructure in Blanchard, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.9%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

1,190

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.9%
Cellular Data Plan
92.3%
Satellite
9.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.8%
No Internet Access
5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.4%

of households

Tablet

75.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.5%
Smartphone
89.5%
Desktop / Laptop
72.4%
Tablet
75.2%
Smartphone Only
8.5%
No Computer
6.6%

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

16,326

Violations (5yr)

8

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water16,3268

94.4% of households in Blanchard have broadband internet access. 71.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. 8.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 16,326 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.