Utilities & Infrastructure in Palmetto, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.7%

of households

No Internet

11.5%

of households

Total Households

5,316

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.7%

Cellular Data Plan

76.1%

Satellite

3.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.3%

No Internet Access

11.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.7%

of households

Tablet

62.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.8%

Smartphone

84.8%

Desktop / Laptop

79.7%

Tablet

62.9%

Smartphone Only

7.8%

No Computer

4.2%

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

13,446

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF PALMETTO WATER DEPT.	Community	Purchased surface water	13,446	1

84.1% of households in Palmetto have broadband internet access. 73.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.5% of households have no internet access. 7.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 13,446 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.