Utilities & Infrastructure in Lake Wales, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.2%

of households

No Internet

12.0%

of households

Total Households

6,560

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.2%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.8%
No Internet Access
12.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.9%

of households

Tablet

52.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.3%
Smartphone
84.9%
Desktop / Laptop
76.9%
Tablet
52.9%
Smartphone Only
11.7%
No Computer
8.7%

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

11

Population Served

23,598

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LAKE WALES, CITY OFCommunityGround water18,7220
CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1,9480
SADDLEBAG LAKE RESORTCommunityGround water1,2000
KISSIMMEE RIVER PARK AND MARINACommunityGround water4250
TWIN FOUNTAIN MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water3750
MOUNTAIN LAKES CORPORTIONCommunityGround water3003
VILLAGE OF HIGHLAND PARKCommunityGround water2460
LA CASA DE LAKE WALESCommunityGround water1431
GRAPE HAMMOCKCommunityGround water1200
SOUTH SHORE RESORTCommunityGround water601
CAMP ROSALIECommunityGround water591

82.2% of households in Lake Wales have broadband internet access. 66.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.0% of households have no internet access. 11.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 11 water systems, providing water to 23,598 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.