Utilities & Infrastructure in Franklinton, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

73.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

43.6%

of households

No Internet

21.5%

of households

Total Households

1,606

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

43.6%

Cellular Data Plan

69.9%

Satellite

12.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

28.5%

No Internet Access

21.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

81.9%

of households

Smartphone

77.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

39.8%

of households

Tablet

45.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

81.9%

Smartphone

77.0%

Desktop / Laptop

39.8%

Tablet

45.0%

Smartphone Only

24.5%

No Computer

18.1%

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

Population Served

7,696

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF FRANKLINTON WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	4,150	1
RURAL FRANKLINTON WATER	Community	Ground water	3,450	0
RON SON BEAR	Community	Ground water	96	0

73.1% of households in Franklinton have broadband internet access. 43.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 28.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.5% of households have no internet access. 24.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,696 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.