Is Magnolia a good place to live?
Magnolia’s median age is 50.9 years, above both Wisconsin’s towns (42.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 8 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Magnolia. The biggest park or preserve is Evansville State Wildlife Area, at 478 acres. Magnolia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
743 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Magnolia: who provides what
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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Magnolia.
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Magnolia’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Magnolia for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Magnolia has added 22 jobs, to 116 in 2023. At 27 minutes, Magnolia’s average trip to work is where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
| Magnolia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A typical Magnolia home is worth about $444K
The typical Magnolia home is worth about $444,000, up 11.2% in a year, 32% above the Wisconsin typical home. 92% of Magnolia households own their home.
| Magnolia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $875 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Low risk in Magnolia, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Magnolia
Magnolia has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 12° and about 37 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Magnolia is
Magnolia tracks Wisconsin closely on all 32 CDC measures. 41% of adults have obesity in Magnolia.
| Magnolia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 78% | 79% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Magnolia has set aside 2.7% of its land for conservation
5.8 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Magnolia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Magnolia Bluff County Park | 4.1 mi | 140 |
| 2. Evansville State Wildlife Area | — | 478 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Magnolia
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Magnolia; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Magnolia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Magnolia for work
Where Magnolia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Magnolia
Town in Wisconsin, United States
The Town of Magnolia is located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 742 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Cainville and Magnolia are located in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 965 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Magnolia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Magnolia, WI a good place to live?
Magnolia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.