Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakdale, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

66.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

51.4%

of households

No Internet

31.3%

of households

Total Households

1,899

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

51.4%

Cellular Data Plan

61.6%

Satellite

13.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.0%

No Internet Access

31.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.8%

of households

Smartphone

79.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.7%

of households

Tablet

41.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.8%

Smartphone

79.0%

Desktop / Laptop

47.7%

Tablet

41.6%

Smartphone Only

32.5%

No Computer

11.2%

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

9,654

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF OAKDALE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	6,114	9
SOUTH OAKDALE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	1,434	0
ALLEN PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 1	Community	Ground water	1,266	6
WARD IV WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	840	0

66.9% of households in Oakdale have broadband internet access. 51.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.3% of households have no internet access. 32.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 9,654 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.