Utilities & Infrastructure in Fort Pierce, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

14.0%

of households

Total Households

18,510

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.6%

Cellular Data Plan

78.7%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.4%

No Internet Access

14.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.7%

of households

Tablet

54.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.1%

Smartphone

85.0%

Desktop / Laptop

64.7%

Tablet

54.0%

Smartphone Only

17.5%

No Computer

7.9%

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

66,727

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	58,000	0
ST LUCIE COUNTY UTIL NORTH COUNTY SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	5,073	0
INDIAN RIVER ESTATES	Community	Purchased ground water	2,365	0
GROVE , THE	Community	Ground water	1,125	1
SANDALWOOD ESTATES S/D	Community	Ground water	120	0
H ; H MHP	Community	Ground water	44	1

82.9% of households in Fort Pierce have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.0% of households have no internet access. 17.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 66,727 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.