Utilities & Infrastructure in Hobe Sound, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.0%

of households

No Internet

7.7%

of households

Total Households

6,309

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.0%

Cellular Data Plan

79.1%

Satellite

2.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.8%

No Internet Access

7.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

88.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.8%

of households

Tablet

58.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.9%

Smartphone

88.3%

Desktop / Laptop

78.8%

Tablet

58.7%

Smartphone Only

8.9%

No Computer

7.1%

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

Population Served

27,248

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOUTH MARTIN REGIONAL UTILITIES	Community	Ground water	27,000	0
LAKESIDE VILLAGE MHP	Community	Ground water	220	1
ENCLAVE, THE	Community	Ground water	28	0

87.5% of households in Hobe Sound have broadband internet access. 73.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.7% of households have no internet access. 8.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 27,248 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.