The Town FilesMacon-Bibb County, Georgia
Town in Bibb County · population 157,346 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,500
- Household income
- $51,234
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 36.8
Macon-Bibb County is a town of 157,346 people in Bibb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $174,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 83% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 82% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Georgia towns.
How Macon-Bibb County ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Macon-Bibb County is worth $174,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $51,234, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,066 a month. 51.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Macon-Bibb County | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,066 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $51,234 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 51.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Macon-Bibb County
| People | Macon-Bibb County | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Macon-Bibb County
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macon-Bibb County since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 1, 2007 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 82 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 23, 1971.
Severe weather in Bibb County since 1996
Bibb County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Bibb County
Bibb County had 78,539 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,370 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Macon-Bibb County itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Public schools in Macon-Bibb County
29 public schools with 16,643 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | 9-12 | 1,010 | 17.1 |
| Rutland High School | 9-12 | 897 | 16.6 |
| Weaver Middle School | 6-8 | 895 | 15.2 |
| Central High School | 9-12 | 876 | 15.9 |
| Rutland Middle School | 6-8 | 871 | 15.8 |
| Southwest High School | 9-12 | 820 | 16.1 |
| Northeast High School | 9-12 | 790 | 15.8 |
| John Robert Lewis Elementary School | PK-5 | 724 | 16.5 |
| Veterans Elementary School | PK-5 | 708 | 13.9 |
| Southfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 688 | 14.0 |
| Appling Middle School | 6-8 | 676 | 14.4 |
| Ballard Hudson Middle School | 6-8 | 644 | 13.7 |
Towns near Macon-Bibb County
- Byron, GA11.5 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Centerville, GA11.9 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
- Warner Robins, GA14.8 mi · 80,308 people · home $185,700
- Gray, GA16.0 mi · 3,436 people · home $226,400
- Fort Valley, GA20.8 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Forsyth, GA21.2 mi · 4,384 people · home $274,400
- Perry, GA23.2 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
Macon-Bibb County questions
Is Macon-Bibb County, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Macon-Bibb County scores better for retirees than 24% of Georgia towns and quieter than 20%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Macon-Bibb County?
The median owner-occupied home in Macon-Bibb County is valued at $174,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,234, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,066 a month.
What is the weather like in Macon-Bibb County?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Macon-Bibb County get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macon-Bibb County since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 1, 2007. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)