Utilities & Infrastructure in South Bay, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

61.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

45.1%

of households

No Internet

15.9%

of households

Total Households

791

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
45.1%
Cellular Data Plan
43.0%
Satellite
10.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.1%
No Internet Access
15.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.4%

of households

Smartphone

82.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.1%

of households

Tablet

57.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.4%
Smartphone
82.4%
Desktop / Laptop
67.1%
Tablet
57.4%
Smartphone Only
17.1%
No Computer
8.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

11.0¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.5¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$156

residential

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

222

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PELICAN LAKE WATER PLANTCommunityGround water2220

61.2% of households in South Bay have broadband internet access. 45.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.9% of households have no internet access. 17.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 222 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.