Utilities & Infrastructure in Ruby, AK
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
54.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
22.4%
of households
No Internet
41.2%
of households
Total Households
85
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
81.2%
of households
Smartphone
80.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
24.7%
of households
Tablet
20.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
24.8¢
per kWh
+30% vs <10K avg
Commercial Rate
21.6¢
per kWh
+39% vs <10K avg
Industrial Rate
19.3¢
per kWh
+63% vs <10K avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$144
residential
-2% vs <10K avg
45% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Alaska averages 24.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Ruby vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
215
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUBY WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 215 | 0 |
54.1% of households in Ruby have broadband internet access. 22.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 41.2% of households have no internet access. 47.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 215 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.