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Logan County

OK · Pop. 50,905 · Suburban County

62/100Homestead Score

Logan County, Oklahoma covers 744 square miles with a population of 50,905 and a density of 68.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, haylage. The median home price is $234,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.76%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 214-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.8°F and average winter lows of 29.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 35.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Mercy Hospital Logan County, Inc is 2.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.2% 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: 0.76%
Growing Season: 214 days
Broadband: 99.2%
Density: 68.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 214-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.76% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 99.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Mercy Hospital Logan County, Inc, with an emergency room, is just 2.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.3% 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.

At a glance

Logan County, OK is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
62/100
Median home price
$234k
Property tax
0.76%
Growing season
214 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
35.7"
Broadband
99.2%
Nearest hospital
Mercy Hospital Logan County, Inc, 2.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.76%
Median Household Income$82,735
Poverty Rate13.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$234K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season214 days
Annual Rainfall35.7 inches
Avg Summer High91.8°F
Avg Winter Low29.7°F
Top CropsHay, Wheat, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado10/10
Flood6/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalMercy Hospital Logan County, Inc (2.7 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Logan County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Logan County?
Logan County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 214-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.8°F, and average winter lows of 29.7°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $234,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.76%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Mercy Hospital Logan County, Inc is 2.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Data sources

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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.