Utilities & Infrastructure in Palatka, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.4%

of households

No Internet

17.8%

of households

Total Households

4,277

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

58.4%

Cellular Data Plan

74.1%

Satellite

5.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.3%

No Internet Access

17.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.8%

of households

Smartphone

79.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

49.1%

of households

Tablet

35.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.8%

Smartphone

79.5%

Desktop / Laptop

49.1%

Tablet

35.0%

Smartphone Only

29.1%

No Computer

14.2%

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

12,270

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
R. C. WILLIS WTP (CITY OF PALATKA)	Community	Ground water	11,900	39
ST. JOHN'S HARBOR	Community	Ground water	325	0
RODEHEAVER BOYS RANCH	Community	Ground water	45	0

81.5% of households in Palatka have broadband internet access. 58.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.8% of households have no internet access. 29.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 12,270 people. A total of 39 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.