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Logansport, Indiana

Introduction to Logansport, Indiana

Logansport, Indiana, in Cass county, is 35 miles NE of Lafayette, Indiana and 69 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 19,684.

Logansport History

The area now known as Logansport was originally inhabited by Native Americans. It was named after James Renich Logan, a Shawnee soldier who served the U.S. forces as a scout in the War of 1812. The area was first settled by Europeans in 1826, and the Wabash and Erie Canal reached the city in 1837. The historic Michigan Road that runs through the town significantly improved communication and led to population growth as well. Logansport was incorporated in 1938.

Logansport and Nearby Attractions

  • Cass County Carousel
  • Heritage Park
  • Grissom Air Museum
  • Indiana Beach
  • Automotive Heritage Museum

Things To Do In Logansport

Logansport has numerous parks and playgrounds including Bishop Park, Dykeman Park, Patriot Park, Tower Park, Fairview Park, Riverside Park, and Ramp and Rail Park. Seiberling Mansion, which is the home of the founder of Diamond Plate Glass Company, is a popular historical site. Opportunities to play golf are available at the Dykeman Municipal Golf Course. The Cass County Historical Society Museums, Cass County Carousel and Cole Clothing Museum are also nearby.

Logansport Transportation

Indianapolis International is the closest major airport.

Logansport Higher Education

The closest colleges to Logansport include Purdue University, Indiana University Kokomo, Ivy Tech Community College - Kokomo, and Indiana Wesleyan University.

High Points

Logansport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLogansport Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Logansport Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Logansport Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Logansport Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Logansport, IN

Comparing Logansport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime44

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