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
$141,430 Zillow
$521
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
139
Violent Crime/100K
1,810 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Magnolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (3.2").