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Magnolia, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,109
Population
1,036/sq mi density
$40,156
Median Income
$21,391 per capita
$76,900
Home Value
$145,418 Zillow
$521
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
177
Violent Crime/100K
2,652 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Magnolia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 136 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8962°N, 78.0533°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sampson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Magnolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (2.8").