Utilities & Infrastructure in Palmetto, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

51.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

15.2%

of households

No Internet

43.0%

of households

Total Households

79

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
15.2%
Cellular Data Plan
51.9%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
36.7%
No Internet Access
43.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

53.2%

of households

Smartphone

51.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

31.7%

of households

Tablet

24.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
53.2%
Smartphone
51.9%
Desktop / Laptop
31.7%
Tablet
24.1%
Smartphone Only
7.6%
No Computer
46.8%

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

1

Population Served

2,178

Violations (5yr)

42

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VILLAGE OF PALMETTO WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2,17842

51.9% of households in Palmetto have broadband internet access. 15.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 36.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 43.0% of households have no internet access. 7.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,178 people. A total of 42 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.