Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 1,352, settled in 1867.
The best of Logan’s subject grades are an A+ for cost of living, an A for schools, and an A− for walkability. On cost of living, just 10 of Iowa’s 276 towns do better. Logan's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 90% of U.S. towns. Logan has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Harrison County Courthouse and State Savings Bank. Logan has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Logan beats most towns.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Logan-Magnolia Elementary School | PK–6 | 431 |
| Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School | 7–12 | 294 |
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Iowa), ordered by how far Logan is from typical.
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The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1913.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Logan, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Logan.
Its public schools are run by the Logan-Magnolia Community School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan-Magnolia Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 431 | B |
| Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 294 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IA on state tests and graduation
Logan has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 12° and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (37% statewide). 26% of Logan residents are under 18, above both the Iowa town median (23%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). 16% of residents are 65 or older in Logan.
| Logan | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 18% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.6 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Logan | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.1% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.7% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.5% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.8% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.5% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Logan beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of Logan adults binge drink, against 20% in Iowa’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. 31% of Logan adults feel lonely.
| Logan | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Logan | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15% | 11.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Since 2013, Logan has lost 203 jobs, to 529 in 2023. Logan’s average trip to work is 26 minutes. The top destinations are Omaha (22%), Council Bluffs (9%) and Missouri Valley (6%).
| Logan | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 31% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Logan home is worth about $261,000, up 3.9% in a year, 10% above the Iowa typical home. The median rent in Logan is $807 a month. Only 8 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Logan.
| Logan | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $807 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.9 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Milliman Park | 0.6 mi | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Logan.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Logan. Close and well known come first.
15 mi Park & preserveLoess Hills
30 mi Zoo & aquariumOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
15 mi Ancient siteBertrand
18 mi LandmarkFort Atkinson
28 mi MuseumJoslyn Art Museum
26 mi MuseumUSS HazardLoess Hills: Bill Whittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: OmahaZoo, Public domain · Bertrand: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Atkinson: Unknown, Public domain · Joslyn Art Museum: akasped, CC BY 2.0 · USS Hazard: Dave Aldworth / Oldfarm at English Wikipedia, Public domain
None within 15 miles of Logan; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Logan residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
2 places in Logan on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Logan.
City in Iowa, United States
Logan is a city in and the county seat of Harrison County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 1,397 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
3 notable people were born here, including Hal McKain and Blake Stern.
