West Logan, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 380 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.1%
 
Males: 159  (42.0%)
Females: 221  (58.0%)
Median resident age:

31.2 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25601.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,192 (it was $23,500 in 2000)
West Logan:

$55,192
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,662 (it was $13,567 in 2000)

West Logan town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $72,976 (it was $58,000 in 2000)
West Logan:

$72,976
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $98,813; detached houses: $98,124

Median gross rent in 2022: $884.

March 2022 cost of living index in West Logan: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.9%
(19.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in West Logan, WV (2022)
    • 29786.1%White alone
    • 4312.5%Two or more races
    • 92.6%Black alone

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in West Logan, West Virginia as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in West Logan is 240 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.84
West Virginia average:

1.95
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Ancestries: American (28.1%), English (28.1%), Irish (7.9%), Italian (6.5%), German (5.0%), French Canadian (2.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 1,124 people per square mile   (low).

West Logan, West Virginia map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $746 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $562 (0.8%)

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

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: 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 ),
Henlawson, WV (1.5 miles ),
Stollings, WV (1.6 miles ),
Mitchell Heights, WV (1.6 miles ),
Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV (1.7 miles ),
McConnell, WV (1.8 miles ),
Monaville, WV (2.0 miles ),
Verdunville, WV (2.0 miles )

Latitude: 37.87 N, Longitude: 81.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in West Logan, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in West Logan, WV in 2022
West Logan satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in West Logan, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.7%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.2%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (12.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (12.8%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.4%)
  • Machinery (5.1%)
  • Utilities (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.0%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
Most common occupations in West Logan, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Therapists (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Motor vehicle operators, except bus and truck drivers (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Extraction workers (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Motor vehicle operators, except bus and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.3%)
  • Therapists (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)

Average climate in West Logan, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

West Logan-area historical tornado activity is below West Virginia state average. It is 79% 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 4% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 221.1 miles away from West Logan center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 109.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 108.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 104.8 miles away from West Logan center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 46.5 miles away from West Logan center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 49.3 miles away from the city 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 Logan County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 18, Landslides: 13, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Logan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Logan:

  • GUYAN VALLEY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; LOGAN, WV)
  • TRINITY HEALTH CARE OF LOGAN (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; LOGAN, WV)
  • MAN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MAN, WV)

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

  • West Virginia State University (about 38 miles; Institute, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,133)
  • New River Community and Technical College (about 43 miles; Beckley, WV; FT enrollment: 2,234)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 46 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • Marshall University (about 46 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 55 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • Concord University (about 62 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 79 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)

Points of interest:

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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
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.0%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in West Logan:

Marital status in West Logan, WV
  • Never married: 28.6%
  • Now married: 55.5%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in West Logan:

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

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

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,81478
Mainline Protestant1,46616
Catholic4003
Black Protestant3542
Other3351
None28,374-
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: 13
This county:

3.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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
This county:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Logan County:

15.7%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

35.4%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.4%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
West Logan:

50.6%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
West Logan:

45.5%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
West Logan:

28.8
West Virginia:

28.6

Average hours sleeping at night:
West Logan:

5.5
West Virginia:

6.9

Overweight people:
West Logan:

41.0%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

45.5%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.4%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of West Logan, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$6,490$77,8800$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,133$25,5961$1,774
Totals for Government 2$8,623$51,7381$1,774

West Logan government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $57,000 ($150.00)
    Central Staff Services: $48,000 ($126.32)
    Police Protection: $33,000 ($86.84)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($26.32)

West Logan government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $48,000 ($126.32)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($60.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($2.63)
  • Tax - Property: $33,000 ($86.84)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $26,000 ($68.42)
    Public Utilities Sales: $13,000 ($34.21)

West Logan government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $30,000 ($78.95)

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:

May 2, 2018 08:42 AM, Sr-10, Lat: 37.839344, Lon: -81.965294, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 1, 2013 08:39 AM, Sr-10, Lat: 37.856769, Lon: -81.996456, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 16, 1980 09:15 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.3mTotal length
  • $543,000Total costs
  • 6,900Total average daily traffic
  • 417Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • 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: KD8SVZ, Licensee ID: L01724897, Grant Date: 07/26/2012, Expiration Date: 07/26/2022, Certifier: Jamie S Browning, Registrant: Jamie S Browning, 316 First Avenue, West Logan, WV 25601


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA20-C1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-200 (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 209ND, N209ND, N-209ND, Serial Number: C0023, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 10/09/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 12/20/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph F Altizer, 206 1st St, West Logan, WV 25601
  • Aircraft: NAVION NAVION G (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2474T, N2474T, N-2474T, Serial Number: NAV42474, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 08/30/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 01/05/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph Altizer, 206 1st St, West Logan, WV 25601
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 65 mph), Engine: LYCOMING HIO-360 SER (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8047L, N8047L, N-8047L, Serial Number: 47-0699, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 03/23/1984, Certificate Issue Date: 11/12/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Aero Services LLC, 206 1st St, West Logan, WV 25601

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

  • Mathis Motel, 207 2ND Ave Rt 10 & Rt 119 N, West Logan, West Virginia 25601 , Phone: (304) 752-5252
  • Mountain Trail Inn & Suites, 207 2nd Ave, West Logan, West Virginia 25601 , Phone: (304) 752-4700
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in West Logan, West Virginia
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Logan, WV
  • 62.5%Utility gas
  • 37.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Logan, WV
  • 79.5%Utility gas
  • 20.5%Electricity


West Logan compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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