Kansas
Logan is a small town in Kansas with a population of 626. Residents earn $65,947 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Logan receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Logan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Logan is $65,947, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. The poverty rate of 34.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Logan is $77,800, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Logan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,947 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,554 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $880 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,081 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 34.2% |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $604M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.01% |
| Commute Time | 43.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $77,800 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $95,988 |
| Census Median Rent | $563 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $668 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $912 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,093 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,208 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.01% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,288/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.1 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,957 ft (596 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6617°N, 99.5673°W |
| County FIPS | 20147 |
Winner: Republican by 73.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.32 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 43.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |