Utilities & Infrastructure in Forest, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

26.5%

of households

No Internet

8.2%

of households

Total Households

98

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
26.5%
Cellular Data Plan
83.7%
Satellite
20.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
41.8%
No Internet Access
8.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.0%

of households

Smartphone

88.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.6%

of households

Tablet

71.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.0%
Smartphone
88.8%
Desktop / Laptop
79.6%
Tablet
71.4%
Smartphone Only
12.2%
No Computer
2.0%

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

1

Population Served

1,560

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,5601

86.7% of households in Forest have broadband internet access. 26.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 41.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.2% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,560 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.