Utilities & Infrastructure in Bunkie, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

54.8%

of households

No Internet

22.0%

of households

Total Households

1,493

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
54.8%
Cellular Data Plan
58.6%
Satellite
8.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.5%
No Internet Access
22.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

68.0%

of households

Smartphone

65.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

36.5%

of households

Tablet

37.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
68.0%
Smartphone
65.1%
Desktop / Laptop
36.5%
Tablet
37.1%
Smartphone Only
23.0%
No Computer
32.0%

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

2

Population Served

6,222

Violations (5yr)

21

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF BUNKIE WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water5,1690
SOUTHWEST AVOYELLES WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water1,05321

77.4% of households in Bunkie have broadband internet access. 54.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.0% of households have no internet access. 23.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,222 people. A total of 21 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.