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Logan County

Population in 2011: 424. Population change since 2000: +1.4%
 

Males: 196  (46.2%)
Females: 228  (53.8%)

Median resident age:  38.8 years
West Virginia median age:  43.4 years

Zip codes: 25601.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $32,725 (it was $23,500 in 2000)
West Logan:

$32,725
West Virginia:

$37,435
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,595

West Logan town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $74,132 (it was $58,000 in 2000)
West Logan:

$74,132
West Virginia:

$94,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $76,891; Detached houses: $78,040; Townhouses or other attached units: $56,400; Mobile homes: $56,400

Median gross rent in 2009: $647.

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West Logan races chart
  • White alone - 413 (97.4%)
  • Two or more races - 6 (1.4%)
  • Asian alone - 4 (0.9%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in West Logan: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (14.1%), United States (14.1%), German (7.9%), English (7.2%), Italian (5.3%), Dutch (2.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 1254 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in West Logan:

  • High school or higher: 76.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West Logan town:

  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
West Virginia:  1.1%



According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in West Logan, West Virginia as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in West Logan to the number of sex offenders is 386 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $455 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $280 (0.3%)
West Logan satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (38.4 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lexington-Fayette, KY (137.2 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (396.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Logan, WV (1.2 miles ), Mitchell Heights, WV (1.6 miles ), Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV (1.7 miles ), Switzer, WV (2.3 miles ), Holden, WV (2.3 miles ), Chapmanville, WV (2.7 miles ), Man, WV (3.3 miles ), Amherstdale-Robinette, WV (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 37.87 N, Longitude: 81.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

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Crime in West Logan by Year
Type 2001 2004 2005 2007 2009
Murders 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 10000
per 100,000 239.80.00.00.00.0
Assaults 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 20100
per 100,000 479.60.0250.00.00.0
Thefts 32100
per 100,000 719.4498.8250.00.00.0
Auto thefts 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 139.820.828.60.00.0

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Crime in West Logan detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.35
West Virginia average:

1.87
Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.7%
West Virginia:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -177 (-29.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Other services, except public administration (13%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (7%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (40%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Extraction workers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Motor vehicle operators except bus and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Therapists (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)

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Average climate in West Logan, West Virginia

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Tornado activity:

West Logan-area historical tornado activity is slightly below West Virginia state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 41.6 miles away from the West Logan town center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 66.7 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Logan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 84% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 46.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 49.3 miles away from West Logan center
On 6/29/1996 at 19:30:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 47.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1995 at 00:37:28, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 84.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 83.6 miles away from West Logan center
On 3/11/1995 at 08:15:52, a magnitude 3.8 (3.7 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 89.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Logan County (20) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Landslides: 7, Floods: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Mudslides: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Logan topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near West Logan:

  • LOGAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; LOGAN, WV)
  • BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; MADISON, WV)
  • WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; WILLIAMSON, WV)

Political contributions by individuals in West Logan, WV

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Logan:

  • West Virginia State University (about 38 miles; Institute, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,062)
  • Mountain State University (about 45 miles; Beckley, WV; FT enrollment: 4,410)
  • Marshall University (about 46 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 9,821)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 46 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,306)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 56 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,202)
  • Concord University (about 62 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,364)
  • Shawnee State University (about 82 miles; Portsmouth, OH; FT enrollment: 3,573)

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Churches in West Logan include: West Logan Baptist Church (A), Church of God (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Logan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 27.1%
(27.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
West Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  58.0%
Whole state:  68.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.1%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Logan, WV


West Logan compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Fire-safe hotels and motels in West Logan, West Virginia:

  • Mathis Motel, 207 2ND Ave Rt 10 & Rt 119 N, West Logan, WV 25601 , Phone: (304) 752-5252
  • Justice Inn, 87 Justice Ave Rt 10, West Logan, WV 25601 , Phone: (304) 752-3210
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in West Logan, West Virginia

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


West Logan travel time to work - commute
West Logan mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (69%)
  • Electricity (31%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Logan County West Virginia:


2008 Presidential Election results in Logan County West Virginia:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for West Logan (based on Logan County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 24.29%
Here24.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameNational Association of Free Will BaptistsChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)United Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents24.4%23.8%9.3%7.4%6.1%
Congregations37.4%17.2%10.1%7.1%4.0%
NameCatholic ChurchChurch of the NazareneChurches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents5.8%4.8%4.8%3.1%10.4%
Congregations2.0%2.0%8.1%1.0%11.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
Logan County:

3.66 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Logan County:

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Logan County:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Here:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

15.7%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Logan County:

35.4%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.4%
State:

13.1%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,576$42,9120$0
Solid Waste Management 1$1,176$14,1121$512
Totals for Government 2$4,752$28,5121$512


3.82% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,785 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.82%
West Virginia average:

5.78%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Mingo County, WV  0.42% ($41,574 average AGI)
from Boone County, WV  0.33% ($33,865)
from Kanawha County, WV  0.30% ($19,394)


4.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,525 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.09%
West Virginia average:

5.65%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Boone County, WV  0.59% ($35,803 average AGI)
to Kanawha County, WV  0.58% ($33,875)
to Mingo County, WV  0.31% ($36,343)

Strongest AM radio stations in West Logan:

  • WVOW (1290 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVTS (950 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Logan:

  • WVOW-FM (101.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W220BK (91.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WVWV (89.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAMX (106.3 FM; MILTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around West Logan:

  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WOWK-TV (Channel 13; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WLPX-TV (Channel 29; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON CHARLESTON LICENSE, INC.)

West Logan fatal accident list:

Jul 16, 1980 09:15 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB8CTY
    Grant Date: 08/11/1987, Expiration Date: 08/11/1997, Cancellation Date: 08/16/1999
    Registrant: Roseanna Trent, 311 9th St, West Logan, WV 25601
  • Call Sign: KB8CTZ
    Grant Date: 08/11/1987, Expiration Date: 08/11/1997, Cancellation Date: 08/16/1999
    Registrant: D Cass Trent, 311 9th St, West Logan, WV 25601
  • Call Sign: KB8EID
    Grant Date: 05/03/1988, Expiration Date: 05/03/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2000
    Registrant: Roy J Parsons, Box 531, West Logan, WV 25601
  • Call Sign: KB8QIU, Licensee ID: L00486927
    Grant Date: 10/30/2003, Expiration Date: 11/09/2013
    Registrant: Steven G Mc Neil, 401 2nd Ave, West Logan, WV 25601
  • Call Sign: KB8QIV, Licensee ID: L00761314
    Grant Date: 10/30/2003, Expiration Date: 11/09/2013
    Registrant: Kimberly S Mc Neil, 401 2nd Ave, West Logan, WV 25601

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T210N (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4823C , Serial Number: 21063638, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 09/28/1979
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Anthony P Fichera, 1113 Second Avenue, West Logan, WV 25601, Other Owners: Catherine K Fichera


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 5
  • Hazardous Condition: 10

Incident types - West Logan


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for West Logan, WV

West Logan on our top lists:

  • #35 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index)"
  • #90 (25601) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Unclassified or not reported first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #100 (25601) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Sudanese first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2005 and 2006"

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