Utilities & Infrastructure in Gambell, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

4.7%

of households

No Internet

27.0%

of households

Total Households

148

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
4.7%
Cellular Data Plan
69.6%
Satellite
16.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
49.3%
No Internet Access
27.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.8%

of households

Smartphone

85.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

32.4%

of households

Tablet

47.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.8%
Smartphone
85.8%
Desktop / Laptop
32.4%
Tablet
47.3%
Smartphone Only
29.1%
No Computer
12.2%

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

669

Violations (5yr)

15

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GAMBELL WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water under influence of surface water66915

69.6% of households in Gambell have broadband internet access. 4.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 49.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.0% of households have no internet access. 29.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 669 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.