Utilities & Infrastructure in Shungnak, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

25.0%

of households

No Internet

15.9%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

25.0%

Cellular Data Plan

84.1%

Satellite

31.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

31.8%

No Internet Access

15.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.4%

of households

Smartphone

86.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

43.2%

of households

Tablet

52.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.4%

Smartphone

86.4%

Desktop / Laptop

43.2%

Tablet

52.3%

Smartphone Only

22.7%

No Computer

13.6%

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

Population Served

299

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SHUNGNAK WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	299	10

84.1% of households in Shungnak have broadband internet access. 25.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 31.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.9% 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 299 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.