City safety & data profile

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Magnolia, AR is a 12K-resident city in Columbia County with a median household income of $56,127.

Columbia County, Arkansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Magnolia, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Magnolia has a population larger than 11% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $169,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 89%
By size
$56,127
Median income
$169,300
Median home
22.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Magnolia

Magnolia posts a median household income higher than 16% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Magnolia area.

Top 84%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Magnolia

Where Magnolia income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,127 Bottom 16% higher than 16% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Magnolia, AR beyond the headline numbers

Magnolia sits inside Columbia County, Arkansas, at roughly 33.27°N, -93.24°W. Population 11,669, $56,127 median household income. Median home value $169,300, median rent $633. Poverty rate 22.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Magnolia's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.9%, then high blood pressure at 39.9%. 1 hospital in/around Magnolia, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Magnolia from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,669
Magnolia
Median Income
$56,127
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$169,300
-26% vs avg
Median Age
28.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Columbia County) - Magnolia's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
22K-9%
Median Income
$55,334+58%
Median Home Value
$152,100+93%
Poverty Rate
21.1%-17%
Unemployment
3.2%-72%

Economics

Economics indicators for Magnolia, AR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$633/mo
Poverty Rate
22.7% +60% vs avg
Unemployment 2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23%
Work From Home 5.5%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 51.8%
African American 42.1%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.9%
High Blood Pressure
39.9%
Obesity
37.4%
Physical Inactivity
34.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.6%
Current Smoking
16.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.5%
Binge Drinking
13.9%
Diabetes
13.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.6%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MAGNOLIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Magnolia, AR? ▼
Magnolia, AR has a population of 11,669 people, located in Columbia County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Magnolia? ▼
The median household income in Magnolia, AR is $56,127 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22.7%.
What is the median home value in Magnolia? ▼
The median home value in Magnolia, AR is $169,300. Median rent is $633/month.
What are the top health concerns in Magnolia? ▼
The top health indicators in Magnolia include Short Sleep Duration (41.9%), High Blood Pressure (39.9%), Obesity (37.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Magnolia? ▼
Magnolia has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Magnolia? ▼
The median age in Magnolia, AR is 28.2 years. 23% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Magnolia, AR is located in Columbia County, Arkansas. With a population of 12K and a $56,127 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Magnolia area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Magnolia's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Magnolia area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Magnolia against Arkansas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Arkansas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Columbia County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.