Utilities & Infrastructure in Independence, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.4%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

720

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.4%
Cellular Data Plan
82.2%
Satellite
1.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.8%
No Internet Access
11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.0%

of households

Smartphone

87.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

of households

Tablet

56.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.0%
Smartphone
87.2%
Desktop / Laptop
65.6%
Tablet
56.0%
Smartphone Only
14.4%
No Computer
6.0%

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

2

Population Served

3,227

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water3,0520
ST CHARLES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1755

87.2% of households in Independence have broadband internet access. 75.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 14.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,227 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.