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Macon-Bibb County, GA
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Macon-Bibb County, GA
At a Glance
How Macon-Bibb County Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Macon-Bibb County's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Macon-Bibb County a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Macon-Bibb County residents earn a median household income of $50,747 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,306. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,790 business establishments, including 480 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macon-Bibb County is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,980. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Macon-Bibb County reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,902/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Macon-Bibb County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Macon-Bibb County has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.