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Magnolia, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Montgomery County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,230 Population 666/sq mi density
$70,516 Median Income $46,507 per capita
$285,200 Home Value $362,873 Zillow
$1,172 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,516 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$285,200 home value, $1,172/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Magnolia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation267 ft (81 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density666/sq mi
Coordinates30.2130°N, 95.7426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.5 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience33.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 142 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 149 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 144 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 143 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 105 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 157 km
2020 Laura Category 4 227 km
2020 Delta Category 2 248 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 226 km
2008 Ike Category 2 53 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 152 km
2005 Rita Category 3 161 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 212 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 146 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 134 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 143 km
1985 Danny Category 1 294 km
1985 Juan Category 1 284 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

688 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 618 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 70 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 40 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 88 km 3
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 28 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 66 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 90 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 32 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 1 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 9 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 33 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 62 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 19 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 39 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 32 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 39 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 40 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 32 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 63 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 32 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 33 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 34 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 111-112 3,238 67 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 87 km
2021 BIGWOODS C-80/85 3,135 60 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 38 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
February 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Magnolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (2.9").

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