Arkansas
Magnolia is a small city in Arkansas with a population of 10,973. Residents earn $42,188 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Magnolia receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Magnolia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Magnolia is $42,188, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 21.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Magnolia is $166,500, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $622 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Magnolia is below the national average at 356 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,865 per 100,000, 46% above the national average.
20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Magnolia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,188 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,896 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,810 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 622 |
| County GDP | $1,306M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,383 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.43% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $166,500 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $141,036 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $149 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $622 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,383 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.43% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.2% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 13,622/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Total Violent | 355.9/100K |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 69.5/100K |
| Robbery | 34.7/100K |
| Assault | 251.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,864.8/100K |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,258.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,501.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 104.2/100K |
| Arson | 43.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.3 inches |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 357 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 829/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2767°N, 93.2262°W |
| County FIPS | 05027 |
Winner: Republican by 36.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 829/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |