The Town FilesLogan, Iowa
City in Harrison County · population 1,397 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,000
- Household income
- $84,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 43.1
Logan is a city of 1,397 people in Harrison County, Iowa. The median home is worth $154,000, close to the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for retirees than 90% of Iowa towns, more upscale than 86% of Iowa towns, better for families than 78% of Iowa towns.
How Logan ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Logan is worth $154,000, close to the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $84,833, which is more affordable than 83% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 88.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Logan | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,000 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $807 | $820 |
| Median household income | $84,833 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 88.4% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Logan
| People | Logan | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 88.5% |
Weather in Logan
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 9.9°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.7 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Logan since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 26, 2024 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 75 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 29, 2014.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4870: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4796: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 14, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4779: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 3,990 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,182 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Logan itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Logan
2 public schools with 728 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan-Magnolia Elementary School | PK-6 | 419 | 16.8 |
| Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 309 | 15.5 |
Towns near Logan
- Woodbine, IA7.5 mi · 1,625 people · home $168,900
- Missouri Valley, IA8.3 mi · 2,678 people · home $148,500
- Neola, IA16.1 mi · 918 people · home $205,100
- Dunlap, IA17.3 mi · 1,038 people · home $139,900
- Minden, IA17.7 mi · 600 people · home $170,500
- Fort Calhoun, NE17.9 mi · 1,108 people · home $291,000
- Underwood, IA19.2 mi · 954 people · home $253,500
- Blair, NE19.2 mi · 7,790 people · home $221,500
Logan questions
Is Logan, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Logan scores better for retirees than 90% of Iowa towns and quieter than 69%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Logan?
The median owner-occupied home in Logan is valued at $154,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,833, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Logan?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 9.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 28.7 inches of snow.
Does Logan get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Logan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 26, 2024. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)