Utilities & Infrastructure in Houma, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.4%

of households

No Internet

11.6%

of households

Total Households

13,561

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.4%
Cellular Data Plan
79.6%
Satellite
7.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.5%
No Internet Access
11.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

87.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.8%

of households

Tablet

57.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.3%
Smartphone
87.2%
Desktop / Laptop
68.8%
Tablet
57.3%
Smartphone Only
17.1%
No Computer
6.7%

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

128,118

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SCHRIEVER WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREACommunitySurface water116,4600
HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREACommunitySurface water11,6580

86.4% of households in Houma have broadband internet access. 71.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.6% of households have no internet access. 17.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 128,118 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.