Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Macon-Bibb County as a whole is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Macon-Bibb County trails Georgia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Macon-Bibb County. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Macon-Bibb County
Making ends meet is harder in Macon-Bibb County
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (16.1% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (15% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 26.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Macon-Bibb County is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Macon-Bibb County is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Macon-Bibb County
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.3%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Macon-Bibb County runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Macon-Bibb County has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 2 community health centers are inside Macon-Bibb County. Piedmont Macon North Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Georgia figure falls outside Macon-Bibb County’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Macon-Bibb County’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Macon-Bibb County is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #203 of 261 in Georgia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 23% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Macon-Bibb County’s median household income is $51,234; among the 6,204 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
At 157,556 residents, Macon-Bibb County is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.9% of Macon-Bibb County adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Macon-Bibb County adults…
Macon-Bibb County runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Macon-Bibb County
3 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Macon-Bibb County, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Macon-Bibb County; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
58 miles of trails across 37 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Macon-Bibb County adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Macon-Bibb County adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Macon-Bibb County runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Macon-Bibb County adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Macon-Bibb County and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County | D | 44.4% | 17.3% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Warner Robins | C | 41.5% | 13.9% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Macon-Bibb County adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Macon-Bibb County
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Macon-Bibb County is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Macon-Bibb County’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Macon-Bibb County | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.1%24.4–29.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.3–21.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.4%37.8–51.3 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.3%15.4–19.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.5–48.5 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34–42 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.3–31.4 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%8.1–9.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.8–5.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.3%18.1–24.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%28.5–36.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.4–15.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%36.6–48.4 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%13.2–16.9 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.7–83.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53%49.5–56.3 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.9–87.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.7–81.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%58.9–68.6 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.7–82.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%16.7–22.8 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.9%36–46.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%24–31.2 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28%25.5–30.8 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.6%19.5–24.1 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.1%14.5–18 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15%13.6–16.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.9%24.8–29.3 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%33.3–41.4 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%17.5–21.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.8–19.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.8%8.1–9.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%11.2–13.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%6.3–7.3 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Macon-Bibb County
Is Macon-Bibb County a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Macon-Bibb County is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #203 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Macon-Bibb County?
CDC estimates 44.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.8% and 51.3%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Macon-Bibb County?
Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center in Macon, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Macon-Bibb County’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Macon-Bibb County have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.2–16.9%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Macon-Bibb County more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Macon-Bibb County.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.