Utilities & Infrastructure in Homer, GA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.3%

of households

No Internet

9.4%

of households

Total Households

535

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.3%

Cellular Data Plan

85.4%

Satellite

5.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

24.3%

No Internet Access

9.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.3%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

of households

Tablet

52.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.3%

Smartphone

89.2%

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

Tablet

52.0%

Smartphone Only

10.1%

No Computer

9.7%

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

8,362

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BANKS CO - MOUNTAIN CREEK	Community	Surface water	6,453	0
HOMER	Community	Purchased surface water	1,188	14
CHIMNEY OAKS	Community	Purchased surface water	505	0
SCALES CREEK GOLF COURSE	Community	Purchased surface water	108	0
HIDDEN LAKE SUBDIVISION	Community	Purchased surface water	108	0

88.6% of households in Homer have broadband internet access. 59.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.4% of households have no internet access. 10.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 8,362 people. A total of 14 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.