Utilities & Infrastructure in Port Barre, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

51.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

35.6%

of households

No Internet

34.1%

of households

Total Households

841

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

35.6%

Cellular Data Plan

35.3%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.7%

No Internet Access

34.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.6%

of households

Smartphone

92.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

45.1%

of households

Tablet

46.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.6%

Smartphone

92.9%

Desktop / Laptop

45.1%

Tablet

46.0%

Smartphone Only

31.3%

No Computer

4.4%

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

6,825

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF PORT BARRE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	3,828	0
ST LANDRY WWD 3 PORT BARRE AREA D	Community	Purchased ground water	1,860	1
ST LANDRY WWD 3 PORT BARRE AREA B	Community	Purchased ground water	516	4
ST LANDRY WWD 3 PORT BARRE AREA C	Community	Purchased ground water	351	0
ST LANDRY WWD 3 PORT BARRE AREA A	Community	Purchased ground water	270	0

51.4% of households in Port Barre have broadband internet access. 35.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 34.1% of households have no internet access. 31.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 6,825 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.