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Magnolia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
212 Population 684/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $37,449 per capita
$134,300 Home Value $193,243 Zillow
$641 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
299 Violent Crime/100K 1,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,300 home value, $641/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,500
1% below
$37,449 per capita
Home Value
$134,300
52% below
Zillow: $193,243
Median Rent
$641/mo
45% below
18.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
299/100K
21% below
1,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
99%
Home Value
48%
Rent
55%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
79%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $74,500 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,449. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $134,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,243. Median rent is $641/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,283/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population212
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$37,449
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,300
Rent$641
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$193,243
Housing Units120
Rent Burden18.4%

Crime

F
Violent299/100K
Property1,283/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation665 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband41.2%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Magnolia was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.