Utilities & Infrastructure in Franklin, GA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.8%

of households

No Internet

27.4%

of households

Total Households

456

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.8%
Cellular Data Plan
65.8%
Satellite
14.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.9%
No Internet Access
27.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.6%

of households

Smartphone

82.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.3%

of households

Tablet

48.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.6%
Smartphone
82.5%
Desktop / Laptop
44.3%
Tablet
48.0%
Smartphone Only
26.8%
No Computer
9.4%

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

8,172

Violations (5yr)

19

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HEARD COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water8,17219

72.4% of households in Franklin have broadband internet access. 61.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.4% of households have no internet access. 26.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 8,172 people. A total of 19 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.