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Magnolia.
About
Life in Magnolia
Magnolia is a community of 10,973 people in Arkansas. The median household income is $56,127, median rent runs about $633 per month, and median home values are around $169,300. Unemployment is low at 4.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Magnolia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
85.8%
of households
Population Growth
-4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Magnolia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Magnolia, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (67.1%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.4%
of households
Married Couples
31.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Magnolia
In Magnolia, rent runs 33% below the AR average, and home values are 10% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$895
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $137,691 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above AR average
Unemployment in Magnolia
Unemployment in Columbia County, which includes Magnolia, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Magnolia: Columbia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Columbia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Magnolia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.7 min avg
How Magnolia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Magnolia, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 45 mi
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) (TXK)
Regional airport · few flights34k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 156% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Magnolia runs 156% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
843.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,549.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Magnolia Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
42.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Columbia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Columbia County, which includes Magnolia, the most common type is heat, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heat | $110,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Heat | $35,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Heat | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Heat | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Heat | $25,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Heat | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
23 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Columbia County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Union County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 37 miles from Magnolia) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
51
per year
Moderate Days
71
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Union County, AR (37 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Magnolia has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
58
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
103
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 31°F | 4.48" |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 4.69" |
| Mar | 68°F | 41°F | 6.55" |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 5.43" |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 5.56" |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 3.81" |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 3.31" |
| Aug | 93°F | 69°F | 3.63" |
| Sep | 87°F | 62°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 77°F | 50°F | 5.03" |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 4.73" |
| Dec | 57°F | 33°F | 5.64" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Magnolia
Uninsured
7.6%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Magnolia
Magnolia's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Magnolia
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Public · 4-year · 2,708 students · in-state tuition $10,200 · 46% graduate · median earnings $46,635 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Magnolia
Magnolia has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Magnolia
Columbia County Library
2057 North Jackson, Magnolia
Cities Near Magnolia
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Magnolia FAQ
Is Magnolia, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Magnolia's median rent is $633/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,127/year. Median home value is $169,300.
Is Magnolia, Arkansas safe?⌄
Magnolia's violent crime rate was 844 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2550 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Magnolia, Arkansas?⌄
Columbia County, which includes Magnolia, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Magnolia, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Magnolia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $633/month and median household income is $56,127/year. The median home value is $169,300. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Magnolia, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Magnolia is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from