Logan, Alabama

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Population in July 2007: 3,694.
Males: 1,877  (50.8%)
Females: 1,817  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

35.2 years
Alabama median age:

35.8 years

Zip code: 35057

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,489 (it was $33,919 in 2000)
Logan:

$66,489
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,909 (it was $16,775 in 2000)

Logan CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $191,836 (it was $81,800 in 2000)
Logan:

$191,836
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $206,968; detached houses: $237,907; townhouses or other attached units: $214,311; in 2-unit structures: $134,611; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $302,652; mobile homes: $75,346; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $99,714
March 2022 cost of living index in Logan: 84.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Logan, AL (2000)
    • 3,42896.4%White alone
    • 842.4%Hispanic
    • 170.5%American Indian alone
    • 180.5%Two or more races
    • 70.2%Asian alone
    • 10.03%Black alone
    • 10.03%Other race alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Logan, Alabama as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Logan is 462 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 51.4 square miles.

Population density: 72 people per square mile   (very low).

Logan, Alabama map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Logan CCD:

0.2% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, AL (29.3 miles , pop. 53,929).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (44.6 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (532.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

West Point, AL (2.4 miles ),
Good Hope, AL (2.5 miles ),
Cullman, AL (2.6 miles ),
Jones Chapel, AL (2.6 miles ),
Vinemont, AL (2.7 miles ),
South Vinemont, AL (2.7 miles ),
Dodge City, AL (2.9 miles ),
Crane Hill, AL (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 34.16 N, Longitude: 86.96 W

Distribution of median household income in Logan, AL in 2022
Logan satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Alabama:

2.6%
Most common industries in Logan, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.4%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Apparel (4.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Logan, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Registered nurses (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Construction laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)

Average climate in Logan, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.4. This is about average.

City:

64.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.31. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.31
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Logan-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 177% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.8 miles away from the Logan place center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 4/24/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the place center killed 5 people and injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Logan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 160% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 54.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 79.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 79.3 miles away from Logan center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 59.1 miles away from Logan center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 216.8 miles away from Logan center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 301.5 miles away from Logan center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cullman County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 17, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 12, Hurricanes: 5, Winds: 4, Freezes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Logan:

  • CULLMAN COUNTY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • CULLMAN OUTPATIENT SERVICES LTD (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • WOODLAND VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • CULLMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • HOSPICE OF CULLMAN COUNTY (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • DCI CULLMAN (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • SOUTHERNCARE CULLMAN (Hospital, about 14 miles away; HANCEVILLE, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Logan:

  • George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (about 12 miles; Hanceville, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,486)
  • Bevill State Community College (about 29 miles; Jasper, AL; FT enrollment: 2,970)
  • John C Calhoun State Community College (about 35 miles; Tanner, AL; FT enrollment: 7,911)
  • Jefferson State Community College (about 38 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 6,041)
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville (about 44 miles; Huntsville, AL; FT enrollment: 6,006)
  • Athens State University (about 45 miles; Athens, AL; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • Snead State Community College (about 46 miles; Boaz, AL; FT enrollment: 2,023)

Public elementary/middle school in Logan:

  • HARMONY SCH (Students: 307, Location: 4910 COUNTY ROAD 940, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Logan

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Notable locations in Logan: Steele Orchard (A), Bethel Community Center (B), Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (C), Trimble Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (D), Logan Fire Department Station 1 (E), Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (F), Logan Fire Department Station 2 (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Logan include: Pleasant View Congregational Methodist Church (A), Salem Missionary Baptist Church (B), Walker United Methodist Church (C), Bethsadia Baptist Church (D), Logan Missionary Baptist Church (E), Shady Grove Methodist Church (F), Spring Hill Baptist Church (G), Prospect Church (H), Center Hill Methodist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Spitznagl Cemetery (1), Pullen Cemetery (2), Emeus Cemetery (3), Bethsadia Cemetery (4), Logan Cemetery (5), Shady Grove Cemetery (6), Crosses Chapel Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Browns Pond (A), Whites Pond (B), Lick Creek Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Patterson Branch (A), Moore Branch (B), Clear Creek (C), Bavar Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cullman County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.0%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

12.5%
Whole state:

16.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

7.1%
Whole state:

7.3%

For population 15 years and over in Logan:

Marital status in Logan, AL
  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 67.8%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Logan:

  • High school or higher: 72.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.4
Alabama average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Logan, AL (based on Cullman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant53,863199
Catholic4,6142
Mainline Protestant3,69824
Other6242
None17,607-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Cullman County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
This county:

6.84 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
Here:

6.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cullman County:

10.7%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.4%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cullman County:

16.7%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Logan:

  • WMCJ (1460 AM; 5 kW; CULLMAN, AL)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFMH (1340 AM; 1 kW; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: VOICE OF CULLMAN, L.L.C.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WCOC (1010 AM; 5 kW; DORA, AL; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALABAMA, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WVNN (770 AM; 10 kW; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WXRP (1170 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HANCEVILLE, AL; Owner: MAPLEWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WDJL (1000 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: JAMES K. SHARP DBA 5TH AVE BROADCASTING)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Logan:

  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQAH-FM (105.7 FM; ADDISON, AL; Owner: ALVIN ABERCROMBIE)
  • WRSA-FM (96.9 FM; DECATUR, AL; Owner: NCA, INC.)
  • WTAK-FM (106.1 FM; HARTSELLE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKUL (92.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: JONATHAN CHRISTIAN CORP.)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAHR (99.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WFMH-FM (95.5 FM; HOLLY POND, AL; Owner: VOICE OF CULLMAN, L.L.C.)
  • WEUP-FM (103.1 FM; MOULTON, AL; Owner: HUNDLEY BATES, SR. AND VIRGINIA CAPLES)
  • W289AC (105.7 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: WILLIAM PAXTON ROGERS)
  • WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WRJL-FM (99.9 FM; EVA, AL; Owner: ROJO, INC.)
  • WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBHM (90.3 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BD OF TRUSTEES/U OF AL AT BIRMINGHAM)
  • WXQW (94.1 FM; MERIDIANVILLE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYSF (94.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W293AH (106.5 FM; NORMAL, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Logan:

  • WCQT-LP (Channel 52; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: FIRST CULLMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WZDX (Channel 54; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: HUNTSVILLE TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • W55BJ (Channel 55; JASPER, AL; Owner: COMBS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W66CN (Channel 66; JASPER, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Logan)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KQ4OUD, Licensee ID: L02753599, Grant Date: 02/14/2024, Expiration Date: 02/14/2034, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2024, Certifier: Michael Vaught, Registrant: Michael Vaught, 280 County Road 349, Logan, AL 35098-1023

  • Call Sign: K1MJV, Previous Call Sign: KQ4OUD, Licensee ID: L02753599, Grant Date: 03/09/2024, Expiration Date: 03/09/2034, Certifier: Michael Vaught, Registrant: Michael Vaught, 280 County Road 349, Logan, AL 35098-1023


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Logan, AL
  • 49.6%Electricity
  • 42.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.8%Wood
  • 2.7%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Logan, AL
  • 61.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.5%Electricity
  • 3.5%Wood


Logan compared to Alabama state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Logan on our top lists:

  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the lowest real estate taxes percentage (population 50,000+)"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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