Utilities & Infrastructure in Jefferson, GA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.7%

of households

No Internet

5.3%

of households

Total Households

4,325

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.7%

Cellular Data Plan

87.9%

Satellite

6.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.8%

No Internet Access

5.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.5%

of households

Smartphone

88.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.1%

of households

Tablet

64.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.5%

Smartphone

88.7%

Desktop / Laptop

83.1%

Tablet

64.7%

Smartphone Only

10.3%

No Computer

3.5%

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

46,345

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
JACKSON COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	33,601	7
JEFFERSON	Community	Surface water	12,690	0
ARCADE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	54	0

91.3% of households in Jefferson have broadband internet access. 67.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.3% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 46,345 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.