The Town FilesMagnolia, Kentucky
Community in Larue County · population 535 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,100
- Household income
- $50,809
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 47.0
Magnolia is a community of 535 people in Larue County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $158,100, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for families than 87% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 87% of Kentucky towns, hipper than 81% of Kentucky towns.
How Magnolia ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Magnolia is worth $158,100, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $50,809, which is more affordable than 47% of Kentucky towns. 78.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Magnolia | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | — | $837 |
| Median household income | $50,809 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 78.5% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Magnolia
| People | Magnolia | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 88.6% |
Weather in Magnolia
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 52.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 28, 1997 about 2.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 3, 2007.
Severe weather in Larue County since 1996
Larue County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Larue County
Larue County had 2,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,904 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Magnolia itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Magnolia
- Buffalo, KY4.0 mi · 571 people · home $196,300
- Hodgenville, KY7.4 mi · 3,235 people · home $151,400
- Upton, KY9.1 mi · 704 people · home $156,500
- Sonora, KY10.2 mi · 565 people · home $185,400
- Summersville, KY14.1 mi · 551 people · home $96,800
- Munfordville, KY15.2 mi · 1,686 people · home $119,000
- New Haven, KY16.1 mi · 798 people · home $161,700
- Cecilia, KY18.4 mi · 575 people · home —
Magnolia questions
Is Magnolia, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Magnolia scores better for retirees than 65% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 87%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Magnolia?
The median owner-occupied home in Magnolia is valued at $158,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,809, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Magnolia?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.7 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Magnolia get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 28, 1997. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)