Homer, GA
Living in Homer
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute27
Public Transit1
Affordability87
Public Safety64
Airports70
Hospitals47
Colleges26
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Schools34
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Residents
1.3kPopulation+303 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black5%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate38%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
LP gas8%
Utility gas3%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Homer
United States45
Georgia43
Banks County37
Property Crime in Homer
United States48
Georgia59
Banks County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump88%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Homer
Inland Flooding23
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Homer, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Homer, GA
The Torch Christian Academy
15 miles, N
Union Christian Academy
18 miles, SE
Lakeview Academy
18 miles, W
Chattahoochee Christian School
19 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Homer, GA
Piedmont College
16 miles, N
Brenau University
19 miles, W
Toccoa Falls College
19 miles, NE
Emmanuel College
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Homer, GA
Habersham County Medical Ctr
5 miles, N
Northridge Medical Center
8 miles, S
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
15 miles, N
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Homer, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
72 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
82 miles, NE
Asheville Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
McGhee Tyson Airport
106 miles, N