At a Glance
Median Income
$31,100
$23,584 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
Zillow: $87,745
Median Rent
$891/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
32.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
30.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Logan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 $31,100 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,584. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,008 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Logan is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,745. Median rent is $891/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
6.7% of adults in Logan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Logan has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,736
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,510/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,100
Per Capita$23,584
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty32.5%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$891
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$87,745
Housing Units985
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity49.0%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking30.9%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death22,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation976 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Logan was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.