Utilities & Infrastructure in Arcadia, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.6%

of households

No Internet

14.0%

of households

Total Households

3,031

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.6%

Cellular Data Plan

74.7%

Satellite

5.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.4%

No Internet Access

14.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.2%

of households

Tablet

41.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.4%

Smartphone

89.1%

Desktop / Laptop

58.2%

Tablet

41.2%

Smartphone Only

22.6%

No Computer

5.6%

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

18,350

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF	Community	Purchased surface water	8,942	0
DESOTO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased surface water	3,518	5
DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST	Community	Ground water	3,134	19
LAKE SUZY SUBDIVISION	Community	Purchased surface water	2,670	0
OAK HAVEN CAMPGROUND	Community	Ground water	50	0
LAKESIDE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	36	1

81.2% of households in Arcadia have broadband internet access. 59.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.0% of households have no internet access. 22.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 18,350 people. A total of 25 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.