Utilities & Infrastructure in Simmesport, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

42.2%

of households

No Internet

26.6%

of households

Total Households

576

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
42.2%
Cellular Data Plan
71.7%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
26.2%
No Internet Access
26.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

76.7%

of households

Smartphone

73.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

42.9%

of households

Tablet

33.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
76.7%
Smartphone
73.8%
Desktop / Laptop
42.9%
Tablet
33.2%
Smartphone Only
25.7%
No Computer
23.3%

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

2,142

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2,1426

72.9% of households in Simmesport have broadband internet access. 42.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.6% of households have no internet access. 25.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,142 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.