At a Glance
Median Income
$47,159
$25,648 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
Zillow: $249,782
Median Rent
$754/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.1%
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%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
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
Broadband90.6%
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.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.