Logan, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hocking County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,077 Population 1,477/sq mi density
$52,680 Median Income $29,335 per capita
$143,000 Home Value $269,325 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
267 Violent Crime/100K 1,684 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,680 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,000 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Logan, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,680
30% below
$29,335 per capita
Home Value
$143,000
49% below
Zillow: $269,325
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
267/100K
30% below
1,684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Logan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Logan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
51%
Rent
62%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Logan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Logan residents earn a median household income of $52,680 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,335. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 589 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Logan is $143,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,325. Median rent is $719/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Logan reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,684/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Logan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Logan has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,077
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,680
Per Capita$29,335
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$843M
Avg Weekly Wage$730

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,000
Rent$719
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$269,325
Housing Units3,106
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent267/100K
Property1,684/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,743/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation740 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Logan was founded in 1816.
The median home in Logan was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.