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Macon-Bibb County, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bibb County County

3.0 /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
66°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 2,902 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,747 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,800 home value, $1,026/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
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 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area249.4 sq mi (645.9 km²)
Population Density628/sq mi
Coordinates32.8088°N, 83.6942°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBibb County County
Nearest AirportMiddle Georgia Regional (MCN)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.5 / 100
Community Resilience76.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 25 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 123 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 68 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 64 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 79 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 79 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 101 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 98 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 65 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 79 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 112 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 107 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 111 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 172 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 228 km
2018 Michael Category 4 81 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 281 km
1995 Opal Category 1 275 km
1985 Kate Category 1 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 971 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 47 km 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 25 km 18
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 62 km 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 24 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 36 km 2
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 30 km 2
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 62 km 1
Mar 13, 1954 EF3 70 km 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 34 km 1
Mar 3, 1952 EF3 2 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMPT 163 (4,755 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 36 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 34 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 44 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 37 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 46 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 28 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 38 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 41 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 36 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 26 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 42 km
2009 30 2,195 25 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 45 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 44 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 48 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 48 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,974 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
February 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Macon-Bibb County has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.5").

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