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Magnolia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
191 Population 239/sq mi density
$47,159 Median Income $25,648 per capita
$78,000 Home Value $249,782 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,159 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,159
37% below
$25,648 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
72% below
Zillow: $249,782
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 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
63%
Home Value
28%
Rent
65%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $47,159 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,648. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,782. Median rent is $754/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,770/100K.

Education

5.6% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population191
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,159
Per Capita$25,648
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$754
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$249,782
Housing Units94
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property1,770/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,517 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Magnolia was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.