Logan County
WV · Pop. 31,826 · Suburban County
Logan County, West Virginia covers 453 square miles with a population of 31,826 and a density of 70.3 people per square mile. A median home price of $102,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.58% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 87°F and average winter lows of 27.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Logan Regional Medical Center is 3.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 202-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.58% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $102,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Logan Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 46.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A poverty rate of 21.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Logan County, WV is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 86/100
- Median home price
- $102k
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- Growing season
- 202 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 46.4"
- Broadband
- 86.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Logan Regional Medical Center, 3.1 mi
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Homesteading in Logan County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Logan County?
- Logan County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 87°F, and average winter lows of 27.3°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $102,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.58%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Logan Regional Medical Center is 3.1 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.
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