Bibb County, Georgia
High riskGera County Health Risk Index: 74.9/100 · National rank 4 of 480 · Population: 156,512 · CDC PLACES June 2026
What is the chronic-disease health risk in Bibb County, Georgia?
As of June 2026, Bibb County, Georgia has a Gera County Health Risk Index of 74.9/100 (national rank 4/480; high risk). Adult chronic-disease prevalence: obesity 44.7%, diabetes 16.9%, coronary heart disease 7.3%, smoking 16.8%. Source: CDC PLACES June 2026.
Chronic-disease prevalence — Bibb County (CDC PLACES June 2026)
| Measure | Prevalence | Weight in GCHRI |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.7% | 25% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 16.9% | 25% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3% | 30% |
| Current cigarette smoking | 16.8% | 20% |
| GCHRI composite score | 74.9 / 100 | — |
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Bibb County, Georgia
Population: 156,512 · National rank: 4 / 480 (by chronic-disease risk)
Gera County Health Risk Index
74.9 / 100
Obesity
44.7%
adults
Diabetes
16.9%
adults
Heart Disease
7.3%
adults
Smoking
16.8%
adults
Source: CDC PLACES, June 2026 · Crude prevalence, adults · Full county page →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gera County Health Risk Index for Bibb County, GA?
- Bibb County, GA has a Gera County Health Risk Index (GCHRI) of 74.9/100, ranking 4 out of 480 most-populous US counties (rank 1 = highest chronic-disease risk). This places it in the high-risk tier. Source: CDC PLACES (June 2026).
- What is the obesity rate in Bibb County?
- The adult obesity prevalence in Bibb County, GA is 44.7% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence). The national mean across the 480 included counties is 44.7%.
- What is the diabetes rate in Bibb County?
- The diagnosed diabetes prevalence among adults in Bibb County, GA is 16.9% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the coronary heart disease rate in Bibb County?
- The coronary heart disease prevalence among adults in Bibb County, GA is 7.3% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the smoking rate in Bibb County?
- The current cigarette smoking prevalence among adults in Bibb County, GA is 16.8% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
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Contains public sector information published by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105). Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, County Data 2023 release (June 2026, published 2023 (released 2024)).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.