Homer, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Homer is a community in Banks County, Georgia, home to about 1,892 people spread across 9.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,544 a year, and a typical home is worth about $311,400. About 32.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 66 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Homer ranks number 311 of 669 in population, number 95 in median household income, number 120 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Homer typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maysville, GA | 6.6 mi. | 2,086 |
| 2. | Gillsville, GA | 8.0 mi. | 454 |
| 3. | Commerce, GA | 8.6 mi. | 8,013 |
| 4. | Alto, GA | 9.8 mi. | 1,055 |
| 5. | Raoul, GA | 10.2 mi. | 2,253 |
| 6. | Lula, GA | 10.4 mi. | 2,964 |
| 7. | Baldwin, GA | 11.4 mi. | 4,000 |
| 8. | Cornelia, GA | 12.5 mi. | 4,992 |
What is the population of Homer, Georgia?
Homer has a population of about 1,892 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Homer, Georgia in?
Homer is located in Banks County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Homer, Georgia?
The median home value in Homer is about $311,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Homer, Georgia?
The median personal income in Homer is about $40,544 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Homer, Georgia?
Since 1950, 10 tornadoes have been recorded in Banks County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Homer, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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