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Living in Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County is a city in the United States. The city had 35 schools in 2026. For Macon-Bibb County, median gross rent was US$1,066 per month, while the median home value was US$174,500 in July 2026. In July 2026, Macon-Bibb County had a population of 156,578.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Macon-Bibb County?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Macon-Bibb County.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 51.4%, and the vacancy rate was 16.7% in July 2026. 58% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Macon-Bibb County yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,066/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct16.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent937 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables14Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,947 people of 157,056 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$51,234 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Macon-Bibb County is 8.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Macon-Bibb County 8.1%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd51,234 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct71.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct85.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,659 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate8.13 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables14Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Macon-Bibb County. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Macon-Bibb County. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct87.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools35 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count9Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct26.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio8Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents269 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio8Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,576 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Macon-Bibb County when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute22.24 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Macon-Bibb County. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Macon-Bibb County.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Macon-Bibb County average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Macon-Bibb County average monthly precipitation, mm035701051401101061099267113122111936786116JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Macon-Bibb County annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Macon-Bibb County is 10.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–11Macon-Bibb County 10.24 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.17 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20246Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.17 · Feb 17.44 · Mar 21.44 · Apr 25.5 · May 29.89 · Jun 32.72 · Jul 34.17 · Aug 33.44 · Sep 30.89 · Oct 26.06 · Nov 20.61 · Dec 16.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202011Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.17 · Feb 3.94 · Mar 7.17 · Apr 10.56 · May 15.56 · Jun 20.06 · Jul 21.94 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 18.22 · Oct 11.78 · Nov 5.83 · Dec 3.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202011Official
Average temperature by monthJan 8.67 · Feb 10.67 · Mar 14.28 · Apr 18.06 · May 22.72 · Jun 26.39 · Jul 28.06 · Aug 27.44 · Sep 24.56 · Oct 18.89 · Nov 13.22 · Dec 9.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202011Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 109.7 · Feb 105.9 · Mar 109.5 · Apr 91.95 · May 67.31 · Jun 112.8 · Jul 121.7 · Aug 111.3 · Sep 92.96 · Oct 66.8 · Nov 85.6 · Dec 116.1 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202011Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M364.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.68 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count10 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,163 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul27.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.65 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan10.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Hollywood157,019 residentsHayward157,113 residentsLakewood156,927 residentsSunnyvale156,577 residentsKansas City157,805 residentsSalinas159,134 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Macon-Bibb County residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.2%Foreign residents 3.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents5,947 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables14Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population157,056 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program12Official

Is Macon-Bibb County a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker42%strong on work, weak on safety · range 28–56%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–73%
Student47%strong on education, weak on safety · range 33–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–70%
Retirement42%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 29–55%
Foreign residents5,947 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population157,056 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.01 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent937 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary2,659 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate8.13 %31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd174,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes51.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour56.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct58.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct76.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct13.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct26.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct88.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus62,314 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct9.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct77.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Macon-Bibb County?

The unemployment rate is 8.13 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Macon-Bibb County?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.17 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Macon-Bibb County?

The published population is 157,056 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Macon-Bibb County?

5,947 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Macon-Bibb County a good place to live?

Macon-Bibb County may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Macon-Bibb County, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/macon-bibb-county/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Macon-Bibb County, United States: rent, jobs},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  6. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  7. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  4. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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