Utilities & Infrastructure in Kivalina, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

23.4%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

154

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
23.4%
Cellular Data Plan
85.7%
Satellite
13.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
53.3%
No Internet Access
9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.2%

of households

Tablet

66.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.8%
Smartphone
92.9%
Desktop / Laptop
44.2%
Tablet
66.9%
Smartphone Only
22.7%
No Computer
5.2%

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

452

Violations (5yr)

70

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KIVALINA WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water45270

89.6% of households in Kivalina have broadband internet access. 23.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 53.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 22.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 452 people. A total of 70 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.