Health Profile of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia
Macon-Bibb County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Macon-Bibb County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.6% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Macon-Bibb County is 73.5 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 13.6%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.7% of residents, higher than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
52,701 residents in Macon-Bibb County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,096 896 men · 2,200 women
- 75–84 7,350 2,808 men · 4,542 women
- 65–74 13,964 6,137 men · 7,827 women
- 50–64 28,291 13,110 men · 15,181 women
Younger residents
36,284 residents in Macon-Bibb County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 11,631 5,784 boys · 5,846 girls
- 7–12 10,732 5,509 boys · 5,223 girls
- 3–7 7,917 4,115 boys · 3,801 girls
- 0–3 6,005 3,060 boys · 2,945 girls
About 12,283 residents in Macon-Bibb County (7.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.7% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.6% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Macon-Bibb County is about 22% higher than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.8% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.9% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Macon-Bibb County are about the same as in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 269,215 cigarettes a day, 8.1 million a month, or 98.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.0 million minutes a day and 1.1 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Macon-Bibb County is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 28 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.99 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Macon-Bibb County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Macon-Bibb County, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Macon-Bibb County, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | 156,504 | 73.5 yrs #2/2 | 13.6% #2/2 | 42.6% #2/2 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 71,224 | 75.5 yrs | 13.0% | 40.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Macon-Bibb County, Georgia has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Georgia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
Is Macon-Bibb County, Georgia a healthy place to live?
Macon-Bibb County, Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
People in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia can expect to live 73.5 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
13.6% of residents in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 1.2 points above the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
42.6% of adults in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.5 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
Compared with Georgia as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.7%, about 22% higher than the Georgia rate of 13.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 269,215 cigarettes a day, 8.1 million a month, or 98.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.0 million minutes a day and 1.1 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Macon-Bibb County is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 28 lifetimes a year.
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