Logan is a small town of 740 in Kansas, with a median household income of $56,645
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Logan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 82.9
Logan's overall cost of living index is 82.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Logan costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Logan, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$69,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$561
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,645
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Logan's violent crime rate is 229.3 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
229.3 /100k
Property Crime
76.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Logan is served primarily by Logan.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Logan, KS
National Avg
School District
Logan
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Logan sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 23.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.1 inches of snow per year.
Logan's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Logan roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $69,500 and median rent is $561/month.
Logan's violent crime rate is 229.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 76.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Logan are operated by Logan.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Logan, KS has a population of 740, a median household income of $56,645, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Logan averages 39.8°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.2 inches
with about 17.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Logan, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67646.
The population of Logan, Kansas is 740 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Logan: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $69,500, median household income $56,645, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), 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.