Utilities & Infrastructure in Quitman, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

68.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

24.3%

of households

No Internet

31.1%

of households

Total Households

103

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

24.3%

Cellular Data Plan

64.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

43.7%

No Internet Access

31.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

95.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

50.5%

of households

Tablet

40.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

100.0%

Smartphone

95.2%

Desktop / Laptop

50.5%

Tablet

40.8%

Smartphone Only

27.2%

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

Population Served

3,438

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PUNKIN CENTER HILLTOP WS	Community	Ground water	1,710	0
QUITMAN WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	648	0
MT OLIVE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	645	5
BEAR CREEK WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	435	2

68.9% of households in Quitman have broadband internet access. 24.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 43.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.1% of households have no internet access. 27.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 3,438 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.