Utilities & Infrastructure in Sulphur, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.1%

of households

No Internet

14.8%

of households

Total Households

8,495

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.1%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
3.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
24.4%
No Internet Access
14.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.5%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.4%

of households

Tablet

50.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.5%
Smartphone
87.9%
Desktop / Laptop
64.4%
Tablet
50.6%
Smartphone Only
17.5%
No Computer
8.5%

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

3

Population Served

45,906

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SULPHUR CITY OF WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water24,4890
CALCASIEU PARISH WW DIST 9 CARLYSSCommunityGround water14,5020
HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11CommunityGround water6,9153

82.8% of households in Sulphur have broadband internet access. 57.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.8% of households have no internet access. 17.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 45,906 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.