Bibb County Health Data
Bibb County, Georgia
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
224
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bibb County, Georgia
Bibb's life expectancy falls short nationally
At 70.6 years, Bibb County residents live 3.9 years less than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. The 23.2% poor or fair health rate ranks among Georgia's most challenging, reflecting concentrated chronic disease and health barriers in this urban-rural county.
Georgia's largest rural health ecosystem
Bibb's 70.6-year life expectancy trails Georgia's 73.3-year state average by 2.7 years, but the county compensates with exceptional provider density: 140 primary care providers and 224 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Despite superior access, the 23.2% poor health rate signals that availability alone doesn't eliminate underlying disparities.
Provider-rich but health-challenged hub
Bibb (70.6 years) ranks slightly better than Ben Hill (69.7 years) and Berrien (71.2 years) on life expectancy, yet its 23.2% poor health rate exceeds most regional peers. The county's 140 primary care providers per 100,000 far exceed Brantley's 17 and Brooks's 18, yet health outcomes remain constrained by socioeconomic factors.
Abundant providers, persistent coverage gaps
Bibb County boasts Georgia's highest concentration of both primary care and mental health providers, making clinical access less of a barrier than in rural neighbors. However, the 16.0% uninsured rate exceeds Georgia's state average, and financial hardship limits care-seeking even when providers are abundant.
Coverage protects your family's health
One in six Bibb County residents remains uninsured despite robust provider availability. Secure affordable coverage through healthcare.gov or Georgia's marketplace—especially vital given the county's elevated health risk profile.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.