The Town FilesMagnolia, Ohio
Village in Stark County · population 1,013 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $164,600
- Household income
- $75,156
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 44.6
Magnolia is a village of 1,013 people in Stark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $164,600, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 87% of Ohio towns, better transit than 78% of Ohio towns.
How Magnolia ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Magnolia is worth $164,600, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $75,156, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $746 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Magnolia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $746 | $914 |
| Median household income | $75,156 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Magnolia
| People | Magnolia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Magnolia
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 10, 2013 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 21, 1983.
Severe weather in Stark County since 1996
Stark County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Stark County
Stark County had 158,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,631 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Magnolia itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Magnolia
3 public schools with 1,284 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Valley Elementary School | PK-5 | 573 | 18.5 |
| Sandy Valley High School | 9-12 | 440 | 16.3 |
| Sandy Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 271 | 15.1 |
Towns near Magnolia
- Waynesburg, OH2.0 mi · 925 people · home $129,300
- East Sparta, OH3.8 mi · 749 people · home $136,400
- Mineral City, OH5.0 mi · 652 people · home $94,400
- Lake Mohawk, OH5.3 mi · 1,601 people · home $336,500
- Malvern, OH6.4 mi · 1,110 people · home $129,200
- North Industry, OH7.1 mi · 1,528 people · home $112,100
- Wilkshire Hills, OH7.4 mi · 2,940 people · home $258,900
- Bolivar, OH8.5 mi · 1,000 people · home $193,200
Magnolia questions
Is Magnolia, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Magnolia scores better for retirees than 47% of Ohio towns and quieter than 87%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Magnolia?
The median owner-occupied home in Magnolia is valued at $164,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,156, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $746 a month.
What is the weather like in Magnolia?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 36.3 inches of snow.
Does Magnolia get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 10, 2013. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)