Utilities & Infrastructure in Lawtell, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

48.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

24.4%

of households

No Internet

38.9%

of households

Total Households

520

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
24.4%
Cellular Data Plan
40.4%
Satellite
8.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.5%
No Internet Access
38.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

67.1%

of households

Smartphone

59.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

32.3%

of households

Tablet

47.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
67.1%
Smartphone
59.8%
Desktop / Laptop
32.3%
Tablet
47.9%
Smartphone Only
11.9%
No Computer
32.9%

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

9,831

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PRAIRIE RONDE WATER SYSTEM INCCommunityGround water6,0900
LAWTELL WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO 1CommunityGround water3,7413

48.5% of households in Lawtell have broadband internet access. 24.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 38.9% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 9,831 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.