Utilities & Infrastructure in Fordoche, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

43.1%

of households

No Internet

24.3%

of households

Total Households

415

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
43.1%
Cellular Data Plan
69.4%
Satellite
9.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.4%
No Internet Access
24.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

75.7%

of households

Smartphone

69.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.1%

of households

Tablet

36.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
75.7%
Smartphone
69.4%
Desktop / Laptop
58.1%
Tablet
36.6%
Smartphone Only
12.8%
No Computer
24.3%

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

1,380

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FORDOCHE, TOWN OFCommunityGround water1,3802

69.4% of households in Fordoche have broadband internet access. 43.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 24.3% of households have no internet access. 12.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,380 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.