Utilities & Infrastructure in Elim, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

10.6%

of households

No Internet

15.2%

of households

Total Households

66

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
10.6%
Cellular Data Plan
84.9%
Satellite
40.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
34.9%
No Internet Access
15.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.1%

of households

Tablet

37.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.9%
Smartphone
87.9%
Desktop / Laptop
56.1%
Tablet
37.9%
Smartphone Only
25.8%
No Computer
9.1%

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

1

Population Served

320

Violations (5yr)

16

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ELIM WATER SUPPLYCommunitySurface water32016

84.9% of households in Elim have broadband internet access. 10.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 34.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.2% of households have no internet access. 25.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 320 people. A total of 16 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.