The Town FilesLogan, Michigan
Township in Ogemaw County · population 596 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,600
- Household income
- $53,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 48.4
Logan is a township of 596 people in Ogemaw County, Michigan. The median home is worth $153,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Michigan towns, quieter than 93% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 72% of Michigan towns.
How Logan ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Logan is worth $153,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $53,125, which is more affordable than 48% of Michigan towns. 93.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Logan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $53,125 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 43.5% | — |
Who lives in Logan
| People | Logan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 34.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Logan
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 190 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Logan since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 27, 1991 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 17, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 12, 2000.
Severe weather in Ogemaw County since 1996
Ogemaw County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
Jobs and pay in Ogemaw County
Ogemaw County had 6,008 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,697 a year. Unemployment was 6.6% in 2023; in Logan itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Logan
- Richland, MI5.7 mi · 827 people · home $106,500
- Churchill, MI6.1 mi · 1,543 people · home $178,600
- Hill, MI6.2 mi · 1,251 people · home $171,100
- Reno, MI6.4 mi · 632 people · home $141,400
- Skidway Lake, MI7.6 mi · 3,082 people · home $59,100
- Cumming, MI8.6 mi · 717 people · home $178,900
- Mills, MI8.7 mi · 3,973 people · home $81,800
- Burleigh, MI8.7 mi · 726 people · home $148,200
Logan questions
Is Logan, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Logan scores better for retirees than 72% of Michigan towns and quieter than 93%. 27.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.4).
How much does a house cost in Logan?
The median owner-occupied home in Logan is valued at $153,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,125, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Logan?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 49.6 inches of snow.
Does Logan get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Logan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 27, 1991. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)