Utilities & Infrastructure in Wauchula, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

54.5%

of households

No Internet

19.1%

of households

Total Households

1,827

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

54.5%

Cellular Data Plan

76.0%

Satellite

7.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.6%

No Internet Access

19.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.2%

of households

Smartphone

92.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.7%

of households

Tablet

43.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.2%

Smartphone

92.7%

Desktop / Laptop

52.7%

Tablet

43.4%

Smartphone Only

33.9%

No Computer

4.8%

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

8,158

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WAUCHULA CITY WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Ground water	5,000	0
WAUCHULA HILLS WTP (HARDEE COUNTY)	Community	Ground water	3,038	0
LAKESIDE NEUROLOGIC (FKA F.I.N.R.)	Community	Ground water	60	0
CHRISTMAS TREE TP	Community	Ground water	60	1

77.2% of households in Wauchula have broadband internet access. 54.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.1% of households have no internet access. 33.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 8,158 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.