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Magnolia, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
237 Population 1,185/sq mi density
$116,667 Median Income $32,548 per capita
$208,900 Home Value $409,440 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$116,667 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,900 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Magnolia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,185/sq mi
Coordinates39.0714°N, 75.4760°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKent County County
Nearest AirportCambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience68.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 148 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 147 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 49 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 137 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 146 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 149 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 64 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 124 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 100 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 139 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 104 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 93 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 121 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 145 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 141 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 109 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 127 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 101 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 144 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 238 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 215 km
2011 Irene Category 1 116 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 258 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 283 km
1993 Emily Category 3 269 km
1991 Bob Category 3 215 km
1986 Charley Category 1 187 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 164 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 38 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 4 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 69 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 79 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 21, 1993 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 31, 1992 EF2 7 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MULLICA RIVER FIRE (13,082 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 97 km
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 89 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 92 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 91 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 89 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 89 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 88 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 99 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 92 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 91 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 91 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 89 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,122 98 km
1997 UNNAMED 2,121 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 87 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 85 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,860 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Magnolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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