Utilities & Infrastructure in Lake Providence, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

64.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.5%

of households

No Internet

26.1%

of households

Total Households

1,412

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

48.5%

Cellular Data Plan

57.7%

Satellite

15.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.6%

No Internet Access

26.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

77.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.8%

of households

Tablet

43.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.5%

Smartphone

77.2%

Desktop / Laptop

52.8%

Tablet

43.7%

Smartphone Only

28.3%

No Computer

9.5%

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

Population Served

6,954

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	5,850	25
MONTICELLO WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	1,104	16

64.7% of households in Lake Providence have broadband internet access. 48.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.1% of households have no internet access. 28.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,954 people. A total of 41 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.