Utilities & Infrastructure in Monroe, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.1%

of households

No Internet

16.7%

of households

Total Households

18,383

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.1%

Cellular Data Plan

65.9%

Satellite

4.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.8%

No Internet Access

16.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.7%

of households

Smartphone

80.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.5%

of households

Tablet

45.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.7%

Smartphone

80.8%

Desktop / Laptop

54.5%

Tablet

45.1%

Smartphone Only

21.2%

No Computer

15.3%

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

65,313

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MONROE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	57,000	1
TOWN & COUNTRY SERVICE	Community	Purchased surface water	5,715	0
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	2,598	56

75.5% of households in Monroe have broadband internet access. 59.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.7% of households have no internet access. 21.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 65,313 people. A total of 57 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.