Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Magnolia. Old Harrison County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. Magnolia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Magnolia beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 194 in 1880, a peak of 311 in 1910, 190 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Magnolia, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Magnolia.
Magnolia’s average trip to work is 23 minutes, above Iowa’s towns (19 minutes) but below U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Omaha (13%), Logan (11%) and Woodbine (10%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
| Magnolia | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Magnolia has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 12° and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Magnolia beats the Iowa average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 40% of Magnolia adults have high blood pressure, against 35% in Iowa’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 14% of adults have diabetes in Magnolia.
| Magnolia | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Magnolia | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.7% | 84.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Magnolia City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Magnolia. Close and well known come first.
10 mi Park & preserveLoess Hills
33 mi Zoo & aquariumOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
14 mi Ancient siteBertrand
18 mi LandmarkFort Atkinson
30 mi MuseumJoslyn Art Museum
29 mi MuseumUSS HazardLoess Hills: Bill Whittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: OmahaZoo, Public domain · Bertrand: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Atkinson: Unknown, Public domain · Joslyn Art Museum: akasped, CC BY 2.0 · USS Hazard: Dave Aldworth / Oldfarm at English Wikipedia, Public domain
None within 15 miles of Magnolia; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Magnolia residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Iowa.
Where Magnolia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Iowa, USA
Magnolia is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 190 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Magnolia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
