Utilities & Infrastructure in Opelousas, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

64.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

44.4%

of households

No Internet

25.8%

of households

Total Households

5,945

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
44.4%
Cellular Data Plan
55.1%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.3%
No Internet Access
25.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.0%

of households

Smartphone

76.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

48.1%

of households

Tablet

37.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
82.0%
Smartphone
76.6%
Desktop / Laptop
48.1%
Tablet
37.8%
Smartphone Only
24.5%
No Computer
18.0%

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

3

Population Served

34,989

Violations (5yr)

13

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF OPELOUSAS WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water20,38813
LEWISBURG BELLEVUE WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water8,2260
PLAISANCE WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water6,3750

64.0% of households in Opelousas have broadband internet access. 44.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 25.8% of households have no internet access. 24.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 34,989 people. A total of 13 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.