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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation844 ft (257 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates37.4565°N, 85.7347°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLarue County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience62.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 101 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 101 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 141 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 136 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 99 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 141 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 105 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 77 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 86 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 95 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 114 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 135 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 128 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 98 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 132 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 100 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 142 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 95 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 137 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,518 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 76 km 31
May 28, 1996 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 42 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 72 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 99 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 28 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 97 km 4
May 23, 2000 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 5 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 19 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 57 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 42 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 51 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 40 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 47 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 46 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 50 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 46 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 37 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 40 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 71 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 38 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 53 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.7 in

Magnolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.1").

View full weather details →