Utilities & Infrastructure in Metlakatla, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.0%

of households

No Internet

16.6%

of households

Total Households

433

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.0%
Cellular Data Plan
79.9%
Satellite
10.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.6%
No Internet Access
16.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.2%

of households

Tablet

51.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
55.2%
Tablet
51.0%
Smartphone Only
31.4%
No Computer
7.2%

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

1,575

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
METLAKATLACommunitySurface water1,5750

81.3% of households in Metlakatla have broadband internet access. 55.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.6% of households have no internet access. 31.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,575 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.