Utilities & Infrastructure in Franklin, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.3%

of households

No Internet

15.2%

of households

Total Households

2,482

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.3%
Cellular Data Plan
79.4%
Satellite
8.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.4%
No Internet Access
15.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.3%

of households

Smartphone

81.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

49.8%

of households

Tablet

42.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.3%
Smartphone
81.3%
Desktop / Laptop
49.8%
Tablet
42.8%
Smartphone Only
24.4%
No Computer
14.7%

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

8,725

Violations (5yr)

102

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLYCommunitySurface water8,325101
PORT OF WEST ST MARYCommunityGround water4001

83.2% of households in Franklin have broadband internet access. 69.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.2% of households have no internet access. 24.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 8,725 people. A total of 102 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.