Utilities & Infrastructure in Erath, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.2%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

798

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.2%
Cellular Data Plan
87.0%
Satellite
15.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.0%
No Internet Access
8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

88.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.7%

of households

Tablet

51.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.6%
Smartphone
88.1%
Desktop / Laptop
58.7%
Tablet
51.4%
Smartphone Only
27.8%
No Computer
5.4%

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

1

Population Served

2,973

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF ERATH WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2,9730

90.5% of households in Erath have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 27.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,973 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.