What are the schools like in Logan, IA?

Logan is served primarily by Logan-Magnolia Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Logan?

The median household income in Logan, IA is $78,421 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Logan, IA?

Logan has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.7 inches.

Logan, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Logan, IA affordable or expensive?

Logan's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Logan is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $142,800 and the median rent is $871 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Logan, IA?

Crime rate data for Logan is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Logan, IA a Good Place to Live?

Logan is a small town of 1,437 in Iowa, with a median household income of $78,421 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Logan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Logan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Logan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.5

Logan's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Logan costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Logan, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$142,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$871	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,421	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Logan is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Logan is served primarily by Logan-Magnolia Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Logan, IA	National Avg
School District	Logan-Magnolia Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Logan sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Logan, IA
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	34.4"
Annual Snowfall	28.7"

Demographics

Metric	Logan, IA	National Avg
Population	1,437	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Magnolia, IA 5 mi Woodbine, IA 8 mi Missouri Valley, IA 8 mi Loveland, IA 11 mi Modale, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Logan

Logan, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51546

Logan vs Other Cities

Logan, IA vs Magnolia, IA Logan, IA vs Woodbine, IA Logan, IA vs Missouri Valley, IA Logan, IA vs Loveland, IA Logan, IA vs Modale, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan, IA affordable or expensive?

Logan's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Logan roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $142,800 and median rent is $871/month.

What is the crime rate in Logan, IA?

Crime data for Logan is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Logan?

Public schools in Logan are operated by Logan-Magnolia Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Logan, IA a good place to live?

Logan, IA has a population of 1,437, a median household income of $78,421, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Logan?

Logan averages 30.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches with about 28.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Logan?

Logan, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51546.

What is the population of Logan?

The population of Logan, Iowa is 1,437 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Logan?

Key numbers for living in Logan: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $142,800, median household income $78,421, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Logan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.