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Bibb County

GA · Pop. 156,543 · Urban County

59/100Homestead Score

Bibb County is an urban county in Georgia, spanning 249 square miles with 156,543 residents at a density of 628.7 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, peas, beans. The median home price is $166,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.1%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 231-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F and average winter lows of 36.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.7 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center is 3.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.1%
Growing Season: 231 days
Broadband: 94.5%
Density: 628.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 231-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A median home price of $166,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A poverty rate of 24.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Bibb County, GA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
59/100
Median home price
$166k
Property tax
1.1%
Growing season
231 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
45.7"
Broadband
94.5%
Nearest hospital
Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center, 3.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.1%
Median Household Income$50,747
Poverty Rate24.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$166K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season231 days
Annual Rainfall45.7 inches
Avg Summer High91.4°F
Avg Winter Low36.4°F
Top CropsHay, Peas, Beans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado9/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalAtrium Health Navicent the Medical Center (3.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities7

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage94.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Bibb County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Bibb County?
Bibb County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 231-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F, and average winter lows of 36.4°F. The established crops are hay, peas, beans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $166,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.1%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center is 3.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 7 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.