The Town FilesMagnolia, Mississippi
City in Pike County · population 1,883 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $72,500
- Household income
- $55,057
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 36.0
Magnolia is a city of 1,883 people in Pike County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $72,500, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 98% of Mississippi towns, more of a college town than 94% of Mississippi towns, better for cycling than 90% of Mississippi towns.
How Magnolia ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Magnolia is worth $72,500, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $55,057, which is more affordable than 100% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $939 a month. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Magnolia | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,500 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $939 | $820 |
| Median household income | $55,057 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Magnolia
| People | Magnolia | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.4% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in Magnolia
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 60.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on January 10, 1975 about 3.6 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 209 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 15, 2011.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4874: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 14,377 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,337 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Magnolia itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Magnolia
6 public schools with 1,333 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH PIKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 451 | 15.6 |
| EVA GORDON LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 352 | 12.6 |
| EVA GORDON UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-6 | 275 | 18.3 |
| SOUTH PIKE JR HIGH | 7-8 | 255 | 18.2 |
| SOUTH PIKE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | 7-12 | — | — |
| SOUTH PIKE CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTE | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Magnolia
- McComb, MS5.8 mi · 12,413 people · home $98,700
- Summit, MS8.3 mi · 1,505 people · home $113,600
- Kentwood, LA15.9 mi · 2,145 people · home $95,500
- Tylertown, MS19.4 mi · 1,515 people · home $116,600
- Liberty, MS19.4 mi · 560 people · home $103,500
- Greensburg, LA25.8 mi · 629 people · home $188,800
- Roseland, LA27.6 mi · 880 people · home $112,500
- Franklinton, LA28.9 mi · 3,662 people · home $188,500
Magnolia questions
Is Magnolia, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Magnolia scores better for retirees than 33% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 22%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Magnolia?
The median owner-occupied home in Magnolia is valued at $72,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,057, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $939 a month.
What is the weather like in Magnolia?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Magnolia get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on January 10, 1975. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)