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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 | Rock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Magnolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").