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Magnolia, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pike County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,264 Population 532/sq mi density
$37,447 Median Income $19,895 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $103,285 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 6,700 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,447 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,447
50% below
$19,895 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $103,285
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
41.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
361/100K
5% below
6,700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
313 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
50%
Home Value
21%
Rent
77%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 $37,447 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,895. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,033 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,285. Median rent is $890/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,700/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,264
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,447
Per Capita$19,895
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$1,554M
Avg Weekly Wage$814

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$890
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$103,285
Housing Units1,091
Rent Burden41.1%

Crime

F
Violent361/100K
Property6,700/100K

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,463/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation361 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Magnolia was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.