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Logan County

CO · Pop. 21,067 · Rural County

42/100Homestead Score

Logan County sits in Colorado across 1,839 square miles, home to 21,067 people at 11.5 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, hay, corn. The median home price is $228,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.47%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 157-day growing season, average summer highs of 88°F and average winter lows of 15.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 15.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Sterling Regional Med Center is 10.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.47%
Growing Season: 157 days
Broadband: 89.1%
Density: 11.5/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.47% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Sterling Regional Med Center, with an emergency room, is just 10.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, hay, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
  • At 11.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A 157-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Annual rainfall of just 15.9 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.

At a glance

Logan County, CO is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
42/100
Median home price
$228k
Property tax
0.47%
Growing season
157 days (zone 5b)
Annual rainfall
15.9"
Broadband
89.1%
Nearest hospital
Sterling Regional Med Center, 10.5 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.47%
Median Household Income$55,074
Poverty Rate13.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$228K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5b
Growing Season157 days
Annual Rainfall15.9 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low15.7°F
Top CropsWheat, Hay, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado8/10
Flood5/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSterling Regional Med Center (10.5 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Logan County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Logan County?
Logan County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 157-day growing season, average summer highs of 88°F, and average winter lows of 15.7°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $228,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.47%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 89.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Sterling Regional Med Center is 10.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.