Utilities & Infrastructure in Okeechobee, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.0%

of households

No Internet

12.1%

of households

Total Households

1,806

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.0%
Cellular Data Plan
81.0%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.8%
No Internet Access
12.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.1%

of households

Smartphone

82.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.9%

of households

Tablet

59.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.1%
Smartphone
82.2%
Desktop / Laptop
71.9%
Tablet
59.4%
Smartphone Only
9.2%
No Computer
11.9%

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

9

Population Served

21,825

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water20,0000
ANCIENT OAKS RV RESORTCommunityGround water7450
BLUE CYPRESS GOLF ; RV PARKCommunityGround water4180
KISSIMMEE RIVER FISHING RESORTCommunityGround water2000
MCARTHUR/LINE 7/SWCommunityGround water1440
VILLA MARGARETCommunityGround water1320
OAK PARKCommunityGround water1001
MCARTHUR/LINE 1/NECommunityGround water560
OAKS AT OKEECHOBEECommunityGround water300

85.4% of households in Okeechobee have broadband internet access. 74.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.1% of households have no internet access. 9.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 21,825 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.