Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 184, settled in 1886.
4.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Magnolia, below both Minnesota’s towns (33%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 6 of the 275 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher July high than Magnolia. Magnolia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 176 in 1900, a peak of 280 in 1960, 196 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 2 maps from 1967 on.
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.
Most working residents leave Magnolia for work: only 0% work in town. 16% of Magnolia residents live below the poverty line, above both the Minnesota town median (7%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Magnolia’s median household income is $54,000.
| Magnolia | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Magnolia has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The January low in Magnolia is 6°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
14% of adults have diabetes in Magnolia. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 9 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Magnolia. 35% of adults have high blood pressure in Magnolia.
| Magnolia | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 23% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Magnolia | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 76.1% |
| More adults with diabetes | 13.9% | 10.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Magnolia; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Magnolia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Magnolia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Minnesota, United States
Magnolia is a town in Rock County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 222 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), all land.
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Magnolia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.