Macon-Bibb County, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Bibb County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
156,543
Population
628/sq mi density
$50,747
Median Income
$31,306 per capita
$165,800
Home Value
$259,980 Zillow
$1,026
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,747 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,800 home value, $1,026/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Macon-Bibb County enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 249.4 sq mi (645.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8088°N, 83.6942°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bibb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middle Georgia Regional (MCN) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 48.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.32 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in |
Macon-Bibb County has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.6").