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Logan County, Ohio

Among the top 20% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
  • top 10% for comfortable days
  • top 20% for school quality
  • bottom 8% for sunny days

Logan County is a county in Ohio with about 46,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include comfortable days, school quality, and broadband access. It rates lower on property tax rate and sunny days.

Official websiteco.logan.oh.us (opens in new tab)

Climate

Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy

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63%31%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.4 in2.8 in
humid 100%dry

Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 78% of US counties
Home Value$168k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$802better than 54% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.08%better than 34% of US counties
Income Tax4.47%better than 64% of US counties
State 3.50% + Local 0.97%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.48%better than 49% of US counties
Unemployment3.5%better than 74% of US counties

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)28°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.2 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.4 inbetter than 36% of US counties
Sunny Days185 daysbetter than 8% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 58% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk53.2better than 46% of US counties
School Quality76.7better than 80% of US counties
Violent Crime675/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Crime507/100kbetter than 72% of US counties

Community

Population46,09867th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.854th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1320th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.4%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.0%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time22 minbetter than 67% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 78% of US counties

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access88.0%better than 78% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.07better than 73% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US counties

Frequently asked questions

Is Logan County an affordable place to live?
Logan County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 78% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in Logan County?
The median home value in Logan County is $168k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in Logan County?
Median household income in Logan County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Logan County?
Median gross rent in Logan County is $802 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is Logan County safe?
Logan County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 675/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 507/100k.
What is the weather like in Logan County?
Logan County averages 74°F in July and 28°F in January, with 42.2 in of annual precipitation and about 185 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Logan County?
Public-school quality in Logan County is above average, scoring better than 80% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Logan County?
The average one-way commute in Logan County is 22 min.

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Data sources

  • EPA Smart Location Database
  • EPI Family Budget Calculator
  • FAA airport enplanements
  • FBI Uniform Crime Reports
  • FEMA National Risk Index
  • MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
  • NCES School Finance Survey
  • NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
  • NOAA nClimGrid
  • OpenStreetMap
  • Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
  • U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
  • USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)