West-Logan-Guyandotte-River-wv, 2018
West Logan’s story
West Logan in pictures
Census counts: 855 in 1960, 399 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1996 and 6 maps from 1913 on.
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West LoganWV
A town of 369.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
369
2025 Census estimate · −7.8% since 2020
Typical home
$96K
+6.2% in a year
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
30.6
years
Jobs based here
504
A job hub
Is West Logan a good place to live?
29% of residents live below the poverty line in West Logan, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher January low than West Logan. West Logan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes West Logan stand out
Where West Logan beats most towns.
Small town
369 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Peach CreekWest Logan
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to West Logan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Logan, and how to reach them.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWest Logan Water Co3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have West Logan’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLogan Clerk of the County CommissionLogan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code2560125601 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in West Logan.
Work & commute
A job hub: West Logan has 5.9 jobs for every working resident and draws in 502 commuters
Most working residents leave West Logan for work: only 2% work in town. At 33 minutes, West Logan’s average trip to work is above both West Virginia’s towns (21 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Since 2013, West Logan has added 392 jobs, to 504 in 2023.
2%work in town
| West Logan | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 14% | 8% |
| Median household income | $45,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In West Logan2%
Charleston9%
Mount Gay-Shamrock9%
Logan5%
Barboursville5%
17 mi
median commute distance
504
jobs based in West Logan
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Very high risk in West Logan, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in West Logan.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
9
paid flood claims since 1978
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in West Logan is valued at about $96K
The typical West Logan home is worth about $96,000, up 6.2% in a year, 46% below the West Virginia typical home. 54% of households own their home in West Logan.
$96KZillow home value
| West Logan | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 54% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $700 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
West Logan$96K
West Virginia$177K
+6.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
West Logan has four seasons and pleasant summers
West Logan has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Only 3 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher July high than West Logan.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–47°
Spring43–69°
Summer64–86°
Fall46–70°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
West Logan stands out in West Virginia and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
34% of West Logan adults say their health is fair or poor. Only 1 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than West Logan. 22% of West Logan adults report frequent physical distress.
| West Logan | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 24% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 21% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
0 better13 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | West Logan | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 37.1% | 19.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 24.8% | 16.2% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 13.5% | 8.9% |
Logan Regional Medical Center
1.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West Logan
16pages on West Logan
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of West Logan
About 3 of every 100 West Logan residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
A job hub
Every workday, about 502 people come to West Logan for work
Where West Logan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
504jobs based in West Logan
2%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About West Logan
Town in West Virginia, United States
West Logan is a town along the Guyandotte River in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 400 at the 2020 census. For unknown reasons, some sources report West Logan to lay west of the county seat at Logan, attributing to this fact the name.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- Area code
- 304
Questions about West Logan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West Logan, WV a good place to live?
West Logan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.