Utilities & Infrastructure in Start, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.0%

of households

No Internet

27.2%

of households

Total Households

441

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
56.0%
Cellular Data Plan
49.4%
Satellite
6.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.4%
No Internet Access
27.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.5%

of households

Smartphone

80.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.6%

of households

Tablet

58.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.5%
Smartphone
80.1%
Desktop / Laptop
55.6%
Tablet
58.1%
Smartphone Only
14.7%
No Computer
12.5%

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

2,514

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
START WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2,5140

72.8% of households in Start have broadband internet access. 56.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.2% of households have no internet access. 14.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,514 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.