Utilities & Infrastructure in Panama City, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.3%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

14,807

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.3%

Cellular Data Plan

81.6%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.3%

No Internet Access

11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.9%

of households

Tablet

62.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.9%

Smartphone

89.8%

Desktop / Laptop

74.9%

Tablet

62.0%

Smartphone Only

11.8%

No Computer

5.1%

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

77,055

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BAY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	40,848	0
PANAMA CITY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased surface water	36,139	0
DEER HAVEN PARK	Community	Ground water	68	1

86.6% of households in Panama City have broadband internet access. 72.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 77,055 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.