At a Glance
Median Income
$35,500
$17,987 per capita
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
546/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Magness Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Magness's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Magness a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Magness residents earn a median household income of $35,500 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,987. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Magness reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 546/100K.
Education
4.2% of adults in Magness hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Magness has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population122
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,500
Per Capita$17,987
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,025
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$144,059
Housing Units56
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property546/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,068/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation266 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband46.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Magness was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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