At a Glance
Home Value
$154,600
Zillow: $138,846
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
17.7% smoking rate
How Magnet Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Magnet Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Magnet Cove a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Magnet Cove is $154,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,846. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
11.1% of adults in Magnet Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Magnet Cove has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population818
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,521
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$1,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
Home Value$154,600
Rent
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$138,846
Housing Units454
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,718/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation478 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband64.7%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Magnet Cove was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.