Magnolia, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Columbia County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,973 Population 829/sq mi density
$42,188 Median Income $22,896 per capita
$166,500 Home Value $151,048 Zillow
$622 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
789 Violent Crime/100K 2,272 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $622/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
789 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,188
44% below
$22,896 per capita
Home Value
$166,500
41% below
Zillow: $151,048
Median Rent
$622/mo
47% below
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
789/100K
108% above
2,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Magnolia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Magnolia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
59%
Rent
53%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magnolia residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,896. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $166,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,048. Median rent is $622/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,272/100K.

Education

20.7% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,973
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$22,896
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$1,306M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A
Home Value$166,500
Rent$622
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$151,048
Housing Units4,634
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent789/100K
Property2,272/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,622/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation357 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Magnolia was founded in 1853.
The median home in Magnolia was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.