Utilities & Infrastructure in Patterson, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.9%

of households

No Internet

11.2%

of households

Total Households

1,953

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.9%
Cellular Data Plan
85.6%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.1%
No Internet Access
11.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.1%

of households

Smartphone

86.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.0%

of households

Tablet

39.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.1%
Smartphone
86.0%
Desktop / Laptop
52.0%
Tablet
39.5%
Smartphone Only
29.7%
No Computer
13.0%

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

2

Population Served

13,835

Violations (5yr)

7

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PATTERSON WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water8,4567
ST MARY PARISH W&S #2 BAYOU VISTACommunityPurchased surface water5,3790

88.8% of households in Patterson have broadband internet access. 69.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.2% of households have no internet access. 29.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 13,835 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.