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Logan, Ohio

Introduction to Logan, Ohio

Logan, Ohio is 42 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. Located in Hocking county, the population of the city is 6,704.

Logan History

Logan, which was named in honor of Chief Logan who belonged to the Mingo Indian tribe, was established in 1816 by the Ohio Governor, Thomas Worthington. After the Hocking Canal opened, Logan experienced significant development. A number of industries thrived due to the presence of mineral resources in the Hocking Valley. The State of Ohio also became a leader in clay products because of the clay soil in Hocking Valley.

Logan and Nearby Attractions

  • Ohio Ceramic Center
  • John & Annie Glenn Historic Site
  • Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
  • Old Man's Cave

Things To Do In Logan

Some of the museums and historical sites near Logan are the Ohio Ceramic Center and the John & Annie Glenn Historic Site. People may visit Old Man's Cave for activities such as camping and kayaking. Lake Logan State Park, Hocking Hills State Park, and Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve are also nearby. Activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and hiking are possible at Lake Logan State Park. Santa Maria, Columbus Topiary Garden, and Dawes Arboretum are other attractions near the city.

Logan Transportation

Flights are available from Rickenbacker International Airport.

Logan Higher Education

Ohio University, Hocking Technical College, and Denison University are located near Logan.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Logan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Logan, OH

Comparing Logan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use46
Short Commute Times42
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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