There are 5,003 residents in Homer, which is 26.8 square miles and 95ft above sea level. It was settled in March 31, 1964title=1996 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory|publisher=Alaska Municipal League/Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs|date=January 1996|page=65}} and is governed by a local government.
There are 7,112 residents in Kenai, which is 35.4 square miles and 72ft above sea level. It was settled in May 10, 1960title=Directory of Borough and City Officials 1974|date=January 1974}} and is governed by a local government.