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Magnolia, AR

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Magnolia, AR

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 59
Population10,973
Foreign Born3.0%
Population Density829people per mi²
Median Age28.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

56/100

44% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Magnolia, Arkansas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $10k$19k
Comfortable $32k$48k
Luxury $76k+$118k+
Elite (Top 5%) $101k+$157k+
Affordability Ratio

89%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean78%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
17
Positive
20
Poor
6
Negative
1

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.5mi

Airport

Ralph C. Weiser Field (Magnolia Municipal Airport)

2.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Magnolia, AR

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 6.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 0.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$42k-1.9%
44% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$173k
74% below US avg
College Educated
20.7%
41% below US avg
WFH
3.8%
73% below US avg
Homeownership
49.5%
24% below US avg
Median Home
$167k
41% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
33.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+19.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+41.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.19 / 1k Residents37% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
7.78 / 1k Residents96% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−3.3%
Burglary
8.72 / 1k Residents232% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
15.28 / 1k Residents33% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.41 / 1k Residents7% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+20Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Magnolia, Arkansas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone8B~18°F min
Growing Season265 days338 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.7"
Elevation348 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Good273 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak829/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 517 mi · coast 238 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$8.6M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T12:03:07.000Z

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