Magnolia is a city in Arkansas with about 10,973 residents. Magnolia was founded in 1853 and sits in Columbia County. The median age is 28.3 and the median household income is $42,188. Homes carry a median value of $166,500, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (47.6%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$166,500
Median gross rent
$622/mo
Owner-occupied
49.5%
Median year built
1975
Households
3,708
Avg. household size
2.43
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
Magnolia has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading37%
Math37%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MAGNOLIA JR. HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
WALKER PRE-K CENTERGrades -1–-1
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime12% below national
Magnolia339
Arkansas630
United States386
↑ 178% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime37% above national
Magnolia2,678
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Magnolia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Magnolia.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Very Low
Top hazards · Columbia County
Ice stormVery High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Magnolia is in Columbia County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Magnolia was founded in 1853 and sits in Columbia County. Elevation ~103 m.
Population trend
Map of Magnolia
Magnolia, AR
Where Magnolia is
Historic places
13 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Columbia County JailColumbia County CourthouseTurner, Kate, HouseOld Alexander HouseOzmer HouseLongino, Dr. H. A., HouseCouch--Marshall HousePresident's House
Magnolia has a population of about 10,973, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Magnolia?
The median home value in Magnolia is $166,500, and the median gross rent is $622/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Magnolia safe? What is the crime rate?
Magnolia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 339 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Magnolia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Columbia County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Magnolia?
Magnolia has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Magnolia?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Magnolia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.