Utilities & Infrastructure in Colfax, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.8%

of households

No Internet

27.8%

of households

Total Households

557

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
50.8%
Cellular Data Plan
63.0%
Satellite
22.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.4%
No Internet Access
27.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

71.3%

of households

Smartphone

61.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.5%

of households

Tablet

32.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
71.3%
Smartphone
61.6%
Desktop / Laptop
44.5%
Tablet
32.7%
Smartphone Only
16.3%
No Computer
28.7%

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

3,896

Violations (5yr)

18

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF COLFAXCommunityGround water2,55214
ZONE 2 WATER SYSTEM INC.CommunityGround water1,3444

72.2% of households in Colfax have broadband internet access. 50.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.8% of households have no internet access. 16.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,896 people. A total of 18 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.