Magnolia, Arkansas

About Magnolia

Set in the southwestern part of Arkansas, Magnolia is a close-knit town, home to 10,759 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Magnolia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 813 residents per square mile.

📰 Magnolia News Today

• SAU Blue and Gold Day welcomes students and the community to Magnolia Square on August 18 Southern Arkansas University · Aug 17
• Jeff Kee, Magnolia High School alumni, named 2026 Arkansas Bandmaster of the Year magnoliabannernews.com · Aug 17
• Baptist Health, Arkansas adds community hospital in Magnolia to system Healthcare Finance News · Apr 20
• Perseid meteor shower could put on impressive show over South Arkansas Magnolia Reporter · Aug 13
• Allen Ray Pinner Obituary | Lewis Funeral Home Inc | Magnolia, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Magnolia Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named Magnolia — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,759.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Magnolia

• MuleKick — pizza
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Antigua's Grill — mexican
• Backyard Barbeque — barbecue
• Corner Clubhouse — american
• El Parian — mexican
• Java Primo (café)
• My Kitchen Table — american
• Santiago's — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Magnolia

• Eastside Park reviews ★
• Cecil Traylor Wilson Gardem reviews ★
• Hospital Park reviews ★
• Southside Park reviews ★
• The Mall reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Magnolia

• CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL
• MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
• WALKER PRE-K CENTER

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Magnolia Regional Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Magnolia

🏘️ Nearby Communities