Logansport, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,606 Population 472/sq mi density
$29,875 Median Income $17,117 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $111,104 Zillow
$467 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,875 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $467/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Logansport, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,875
60% below
$17,117 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
65% below
Zillow: $111,104
Median Rent
$467/mo
60% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
214% above
31.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Logansport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
35%
Rent
40%
Poverty
253%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
314%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Logansport 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

Logansport residents earn a median household income of $29,875 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,117. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Logansport is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,104. Median rent is $467/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

8.8% of adults in Logansport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Logansport has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,606
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$29,875
Per Capita$17,117
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty31.4%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$467
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$111,104
Housing Units755
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation216 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Logansport was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.