Utilities & Infrastructure in North Pole, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.8%

of households

No Internet

4.6%

of households

Total Households

1,001

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.8%
Cellular Data Plan
86.6%
Satellite
2.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
4.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.7%

of households

Smartphone

95.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.3%

of households

Tablet

69.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.7%
Smartphone
95.9%
Desktop / Laptop
90.3%
Tablet
69.3%
Smartphone Only
5.6%
No Computer
1.3%

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

2

Population Served

4,077

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NORTH POLE UTILITIESCommunityGround water4,0050
WHITE BIRCH APARTMENTSCommunityGround water721

95.4% of households in North Pole have broadband internet access. 80.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.6% of households have no internet access. 5.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,077 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.