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Bibb County

Georgia · GA

#153 in Georgia
59.6
County Score

County Report Card

About Bibb County, Georgia

Bibb County Leads National Competition

Bibb County's composite score of 66.1 still exceeds the national median of 50.0, placing it in approximately the 32nd percentile nationally. This mid-sized Georgia county shows that urban centers can deliver competitive livability metrics.

Below State Average but Competitive

With a score of 66.1, Bibb falls slightly below Georgia's state average of 70.9, ranking it in the lower-middle tier of the state's counties. The county lags behind many rural peers despite its larger population base.

Solid Income and Tax Foundation

Bibb offers a median household income of $50,747 (the highest income score of 16.5 among this group) and maintains a tax score of 71.3. The county leverages its urban character to support higher incomes relative to rural neighbors.

Housing Costs Pull Down Livability

Bibb's cost score of 74.6 reflects higher housing pressures—with median rent at $1,026/month and home values at $165,800. These costs exceed most rural peers and directly drive the county's below-average composite score.

Right for Higher-Income Seekers

Bibb County suits professionals and families whose incomes align with urban economics and can absorb higher housing costs. It's the pick for those wanting city amenities and earning potential, willing to trade affordability for opportunity.

Score breakdown

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Tax71.3Cost74.6SafetyComing SoonHealth54.8SchoolsComing SoonIncome16.5Risk21.5WaterComing Soon
🏛71.3
Property Tax
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🏠74.6
Cost of Living
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💼16.5
Income & Jobs
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Safety
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❤54.8
Health
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Schools
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⚡21.5
Disaster Risk
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Water Quality
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Deep Dives

Bibb County across the ByCounty Network

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Property Tax in Bibb County

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Bibb County Taxes Higher Than Most Americans

Bibb County's effective tax rate of 1.101% ranks in the upper 70th percentile nationally, well above the 0.87% national median. At 22.5% above Georgia's state average of 0.898%, Bibb is among the higher-taxing counties in the nation.

Bibb Ranks in Georgia's Upper Tax Tier

Bibb County's 1.101% rate places it in the top quartile of Georgia's 159 counties. The $1,826 median property tax is 19% higher than Georgia's state average of $1,529, driven by a median home value of $165,800.

The Steepest Rates Among Regional Peers

At 1.101%, Bibb County's tax rate exceeds all but two counties in this eight-county comparison: Brooks County (1.281%) and Brantley County (1.120%). Bibb's $1,826 median tax is the second-highest after Bryan County's $2,501.

A $165,800 Home Costs $1,826 Annually

The typical Bibb County homeowner with a $165,800 property pays $1,826 in annual property taxes. Mortgage-holding owners typically pay $2,173; those without mortgages pay $1,311.

Check Your Assessment During the Appeal Window

Given Bibb's elevated tax rates, homeowners should carefully review their assessed values during the annual assessment cycle and appeal window. Even modest adjustments to your assessment can yield meaningful annual savings on your tax bill.

Full property tax analysis on TaxByCounty

Cost of Living in Bibb County

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Bibb's affordability crisis outpaces nation

Bibb County residents spend 24.3% of household income on rent—the steepest burden in this regional cluster and significantly above Georgia's 18.6% average. The county's $50,747 median income falls $24,008 short of the national average, making housing costs feel even more acute.

Bibb ranks among Georgia's least affordable

At 24.3%, Bibb's rent-to-income ratio towers above Georgia's state average, placing it among the state's most stressed housing markets. Rents averaging $1,026 monthly—nearly $100 above state average—collide with incomes that lag the state.

The region's most expensive rental market

Bibb's $1,026 rent vastly exceeds nearby Ben Hill ($692), Bleckley ($765), and Berrien ($771), creating a significant cost island. Only Bryan County ($1,584) surpasses Bibb in monthly rental burden, and Bryan's median income nearly doubles Bibb's.

Housing dominates Bibb household budgets

Renters pay $1,026 monthly while homeowners commit $1,000 to mortgages on median homes valued at $165,800. Together, these costs consume nearly one-quarter of the county's $50,747 median household income.

Bibb demands careful relocation planning

Before moving to Bibb, compare its rent and ownership costs against neighboring Bleckley or Ben Hill, where affordability improves significantly. Higher housing costs here only make sense if your income substantially exceeds the county median.

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Income & Jobs in Bibb County

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Bibb's income gap mirrors Georgia's challenge

Bibb County's median household income of $50,747 is 32% below the U.S. median of $74,755. As Macon's home county, Bibb represents a mid-sized urban economy still struggling to match national income benchmarks.

Lower-middle rank despite urban anchor

Bibb's $50,747 median falls $9,741 short of Georgia's $60,488 state median, placing it in the lower half of Georgia's 159 counties. Even with Macon's institutional presence, county-wide income remains below state average.

Comparable to rural peers despite urban presence

Bibb ($50,747) outpaces Ben Hill ($39,081) and Brantley ($47,801) but trails Bulloch ($56,832) and Bleckley ($53,005). Bibb's income profile resembles rural counties more than urban economies, reflecting concentrated poverty in pockets.

Rising housing costs squeeze household budgets

Bibb's rent-to-income ratio of 24.3% exceeds the healthy 20% threshold, signaling housing cost strain on residents. Combined with modest median income, this pressure leaves households with limited discretionary spending.

Prioritize debt reduction before wealth building

Bibb residents earning $50,747 should first address high housing costs and consumer debt before investing aggressively. Once rent or mortgage obligations normalize, redirecting that savings into diversified investments positions households for long-term security.

Full income & jobs analysis on IncomeByCounty

Health in Bibb County

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Bibb's life expectancy falls short nationally

At 70.6 years, Bibb County residents live 3.9 years less than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. The 23.2% poor or fair health rate ranks among Georgia's most challenging, reflecting concentrated chronic disease and health barriers in this urban-rural county.

Georgia's largest rural health ecosystem

Bibb's 70.6-year life expectancy trails Georgia's 73.3-year state average by 2.7 years, but the county compensates with exceptional provider density: 140 primary care providers and 224 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Despite superior access, the 23.2% poor health rate signals that availability alone doesn't eliminate underlying disparities.

Provider-rich but health-challenged hub

Bibb (70.6 years) ranks slightly better than Ben Hill (69.7 years) and Berrien (71.2 years) on life expectancy, yet its 23.2% poor health rate exceeds most regional peers. The county's 140 primary care providers per 100,000 far exceed Brantley's 17 and Brooks's 18, yet health outcomes remain constrained by socioeconomic factors.

Abundant providers, persistent coverage gaps

Bibb County boasts Georgia's highest concentration of both primary care and mental health providers, making clinical access less of a barrier than in rural neighbors. However, the 16.0% uninsured rate exceeds Georgia's state average, and financial hardship limits care-seeking even when providers are abundant.

Coverage protects your family's health

One in six Bibb County residents remains uninsured despite robust provider availability. Secure affordable coverage through healthcare.gov or Georgia's marketplace—especially vital given the county's elevated health risk profile.

Full health analysis on HealthByCounty

Disaster Risk in Bibb County

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Bibb faces significantly elevated disaster risk

Bibb County scores 78.50 on the composite risk scale, nearly double the national average and well above typical American counties. This Relatively Low rating masks above-average exposure to multiple hazard types simultaneously.

Among Georgia's highest-risk counties

Bibb's 78.50 composite score ranks it in the upper tier of Georgia counties, far exceeding the state average of 39.49. Only a handful of Georgia counties face comparably complex natural disaster profiles.

Bibb's risk outpaces nearby rural counties

Bibb (78.50) significantly exceeds Bleckley County (25.67) to the south and approaches Bulloch County (75.41) to the east. Bibb's urban center in Macon concentrates infrastructure and population in a relatively high-risk zone.

Tornadoes, flooding, and wildfire threaten daily

Bibb's tornado risk (87.66), flood risk (80.44), and wildfire risk (73.03) all exceed state averages, creating a compound hazard environment. The county's central Georgia location and Ocmulgee River proximity amplify both severe weather and water-related threats.

Flood and wind coverage are essential

Bibb County residents must obtain separate flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program—standard homeowners policies exclude flood damage. Additionally, verify tornado and severe wind coverage is active on your policy, as Bibb's tornado risk substantially exceeds most Georgia communities.

Full disaster risk analysis on RiskByCounty

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