Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Magnolia is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 191. Residents earn $47,159 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Magnolia receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Magnolia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Magnolia is $47,159, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Magnolia is $78,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Magnolia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 84.1% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.9% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,159 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,648 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,379 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
| County GDP | $992M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,047 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.91% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $754 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,047 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.91% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,748/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,517 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6441°N, 96.0753°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27133 |
Winner: Republican by 39.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |