Utilities & Infrastructure in Shaktoolik, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

26.5%

of households

No Internet

7.4%

of households

Total Households

68

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
26.5%
Cellular Data Plan
92.7%
Satellite
19.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
47.1%
No Internet Access
7.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

97.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.9%

of households

Tablet

50.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.1%
Smartphone
97.1%
Desktop / Laptop
52.9%
Tablet
50.0%
Smartphone Only
27.9%
No Computer
2.9%

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

270

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SHAKTOOLIK WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water2705

92.7% of households in Shaktoolik have broadband internet access. 26.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 47.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.4% of households have no internet access. 27.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 270 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.