Utilities & Infrastructure in Kinder, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.0%

of households

No Internet

16.2%

of households

Total Households

961

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.0%
Cellular Data Plan
77.6%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
22.4%
No Internet Access
16.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.8%

of households

Tablet

47.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.4%
Smartphone
89.7%
Desktop / Laptop
52.8%
Tablet
47.0%
Smartphone Only
36.6%
No Computer
0.6%

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

11,334

Violations (5yr)

21

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SOUTHWEST ALLEN WW DISTRICT NO 2CommunityGround water8,10614
TOWN OF KINDER WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased ground water3,2287

82.0% of households in Kinder have broadband internet access. 57.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.2% of households have no internet access. 36.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 11,334 people. A total of 21 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.