Utilities & Infrastructure in Chefornak, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

61.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

21.3%

of households

No Internet

18.5%

of households

Total Households

108

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
21.3%
Cellular Data Plan
58.3%
Satellite
31.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
22.2%
No Internet Access
18.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

92.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

of households

Tablet

47.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.4%
Smartphone
92.6%
Desktop / Laptop
59.3%
Tablet
47.2%
Smartphone Only
15.7%
No Computer
4.6%

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

1

Population Served

513

Violations (5yr)

7

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHEFORNAK WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water5137

61.1% of households in Chefornak have broadband internet access. 21.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.5% of households have no internet access. 15.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 513 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.