Utilities & Infrastructure in Jefferson, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.6%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

5,132

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.6%
Cellular Data Plan
81.6%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.8%
No Internet Access
10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

of households

Tablet

55.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.3%
Smartphone
86.1%
Desktop / Laptop
71.8%
Tablet
55.7%
Smartphone Only
13.5%
No Computer
8.7%

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

415,427

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
E JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 1CommunitySurface water275,1630
W JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 2CommunitySurface water140,2645

87.1% of households in Jefferson have broadband internet access. 68.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 13.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 415,427 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.