Utilities & Infrastructure in Vero Beach, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.8%

of households

No Internet

6.1%

of households

Total Households

7,368

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.8%

Cellular Data Plan

81.1%

Satellite

3.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.0%

No Internet Access

6.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.0%

of households

Tablet

58.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.7%

Smartphone

88.8%

Desktop / Laptop

81.0%

Tablet

58.9%

Smartphone Only

7.4%

No Computer

5.3%

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

165,077

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS)	Community	Ground water	126,893	0
VERO BEACH, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	37,308	0
MEADOWOOD	Community	Ground water	650	1
SUMMIT COVE (STE.ADELE SOUTH)	Community	Ground water	226	0

91.3% of households in Vero Beach have broadband internet access. 77.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.1% of households have no internet access. 7.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 165,077 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.