Utilities & Infrastructure in Plain Dealing, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

60.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

34.7%

of households

No Internet

32.0%

of households

Total Households

403

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
34.7%
Cellular Data Plan
49.9%
Satellite
8.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.9%
No Internet Access
32.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.8%

of households

Smartphone

86.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

49.6%

of households

Tablet

33.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.8%
Smartphone
86.4%
Desktop / Laptop
49.6%
Tablet
33.8%
Smartphone Only
33.3%
No Computer
8.2%

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

2

Population Served

2,640

Violations (5yr)

33

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2,34622
ST MARYS WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water29411

60.1% of households in Plain Dealing have broadband internet access. 34.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 32.0% of households have no internet access. 33.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,640 people. A total of 33 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.