Utilities & Infrastructure in La Plata, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.2%

of households

No Internet

18.4%

of households

Total Households

809

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
52.2%
Cellular Data Plan
71.7%
Satellite
20.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.4%
No Internet Access
18.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

91.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.3%

of households

Tablet

53.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
91.8%
Desktop / Laptop
72.3%
Tablet
53.8%
Smartphone Only
19.4%
No Computer
3.1%

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

2,265

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
UPPER LA PLATA WATER USERS ASSOCIATIONCommunityPurchased surface water2,2650

81.2% of households in La Plata have broadband internet access. 52.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.4% of households have no internet access. 19.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,265 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.