Utilities & Infrastructure in Homer, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.2%

of households

No Internet

5.7%

of households

Total Households

1,439

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.2%
Cellular Data Plan
71.4%
Satellite
1.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.1%
No Internet Access
5.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.2%

of households

Smartphone

77.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.1%

of households

Tablet

67.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.2%
Smartphone
77.5%
Desktop / Laptop
85.1%
Tablet
67.8%
Smartphone Only
5.9%
No Computer
4.8%

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

7

Population Served

9,029

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOMER VILLAGE-NEWTON WATER WORKSCommunityGround water4,3680
CORTLANDVILLE TOWN WATERCommunityGround water4,3000
SCOTT WATER DISTRICT NO. 1CommunityGround water1540
COLD BROOK TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water700
PARKER MANOR TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water641
ROCKY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water432
HILLCREST MANOR APARTMENTSCommunityGround water300

90.7% of households in Homer have broadband internet access. 84.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.7% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 9,029 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.