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Magnolia
Illinoisvillage
Magnolia
Total population
232
Median home value
$153,000
Bachelor's+
Median income
$81,406
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Overview
Magnolia is a village in Putnam County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Magnolia had a population of 256. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Read more on WikipediaHistory & geography
History
Magnolia was settled by William Haws, James W. Willis, and Stephen D. Willis in 1827, and named for the Magnolia tree. Magnolia was the first settled community in Putnam County, and the first county seat.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of , all land.
Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).
Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Current forecast
Forecast for Magnolia, IL from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Canada Goose (canadensis Group)Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves1,869
- Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves1,788
- Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves1,703
- American RobinTurdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves1,579
- Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis Ord, 1815 · Aves1,431
- Blue JayCyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves1,430
- Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves1,429
- American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves1,408
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 2.6 — 2025-03-156 km W of Dwight, Illinois
- M 3.1 — 2024-07-152 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
- M 3.6 — 2023-11-151 km SSW of Standard, Illinois
- M 4.2 — 2004-06-2812 km NW of Dayton, Illinois
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Nearby places in Illinois
- McNabb4.4 mi away · pop. 233
- Lostant6.8 mi away
- Henry8.4 mi away · pop. 2,441
- Granville10.6 mi away · pop. 1,472
- Hennepin11.3 mi away · pop. 929
- De Pue15.9 mi away
- LaSalle16.1 mi away
- Hopewell16.3 mi away · pop. 604
- Minonk16.3 mi away
- North Utica18.9 mi away
- Grand Ridge20.8 mi away
- Cherry21.7 mi away · pop. 534
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species









Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).
Nearest stream gauge
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • Wikidata
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • iNaturalist