West Logan, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
368 Population 1,082/sq mi density
$43,906 Median Income $22,817 per capita
$76,300 Home Value $96,696 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 15.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$43,906 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, $676/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Logan, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,906
42% below
$22,817 per capita
Home Value
$76,300
73% below
Zillow: $96,696
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
15.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
31.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
28.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How West Logan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
27%
Rent
58%
Poverty
251%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Logan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Logan residents earn a median household income of $43,906 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,817. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.1% 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 West Logan is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,696. Median rent is $676/month, with 15.9% 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 1953.

Education

10.9% of adults in West Logan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West 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

Population368
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,082/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,906
Per Capita$22,817
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty31.1%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,300
Rent$676
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$96,696
Housing Units196
Rent Burden15.9%

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking28.1%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death22,020/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation1,019 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in West Logan was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.