Utilities & Infrastructure in Hessmer, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.6%

of households

No Internet

20.1%

of households

Total Households

403

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.6%
Cellular Data Plan
76.2%
Satellite
9.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.9%
No Internet Access
20.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

91.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.9%

of households

Tablet

60.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
91.6%
Desktop / Laptop
53.9%
Tablet
60.6%
Smartphone Only
24.3%
No Computer
7.2%

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

3,246

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VILLAGE OF HESSMER WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water3,2464

78.9% of households in Hessmer have broadband internet access. 60.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.1% of households have no internet access. 24.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,246 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.