Sign In Register

Magnolia, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Larue County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
637 Population 312/sq mi density
$45,083 Median Income $22,439 per capita
$95,700 Home Value $206,562 Zillow
$1,167 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 342 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,083 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,700 home value, $1,167/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,083
40% below
$22,439 per capita
Home Value
$95,700
66% below
Zillow: $206,562
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
0% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
84% below
342/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
29.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 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
60%
Home Value
34%
Rent
100%
Poverty
235%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 $45,083 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,439. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 327 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $95,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,562. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 342/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population637
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,083
Per Capita$22,439
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty29.2%
County GDP$314M
Avg Weekly Wage$883

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,700
Rent$1,167
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$206,562
Housing Units325
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent62/100K
Property342/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,355/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation844 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Magnolia was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.