Utilities & Infrastructure in Homer, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

44.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

31.1%

of households

No Internet

48.9%

of households

Total Households

1,029

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
31.1%
Cellular Data Plan
41.0%
Satellite
8.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.9%
No Internet Access
48.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

76.9%

of households

Smartphone

76.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

36.4%

of households

Tablet

39.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
76.9%
Smartphone
76.0%
Desktop / Laptop
36.4%
Tablet
39.4%
Smartphone Only
25.0%
No Computer
23.1%

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

3

Population Served

7,946

Violations (5yr)

15

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOMER WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water3,42714
CENTRAL CLAIBORNE WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2,8591
DAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTER WSCommunityGround water1,6600

44.0% of households in Homer have broadband internet access. 31.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 48.9% of households have no internet access. 25.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,946 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.