1st Advantage MortgageLogan County households have a median income of $58,555 and median rent of $745 a month (ACS 2020 to 2024). Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Arkansas before sharing details.
On this page
- Logan County at a glance
- How much Logan County households make
- Jobs and commutes in Logan County
- What it costs to live in Logan County
- Counties near Logan County
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Logan County
- Budget math at the Logan County median
- Logan County households compared
- Borrowing situations common in Logan County
- A Logan County borrower's checklist
- Lender oversight for Logan County
- More guides for Logan County
- Frequently asked questions
Logan County at a glance
Roughly 21,277 residents live in Logan County, Arkansas, 30th by population among the state's 75 counties and county equivalents. Spread over 709 square miles, that works out to roughly 30.0 residents per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Logan County in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. The Census Bureau counts 10 places in the county (9 incorporated, 1 census-designated); the largest is Booneville, with about 3,798 residents, or 18% of the county.
How much Logan County households make
At $58,555, the typical Logan County household income is 11% below the median U.S. county ($65,681). Only 10 Arkansas counties post a higher median.
| Household income | Logan County | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 26.7% | -2.2 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 47.7% | +4.6 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 21.1% | -0.2 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | -2.2 pts |
Some 27% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 26% have six-figure incomes. Census counts 13.9% of Logan County residents in poverty, against 16.0% across Arkansas. A household earning below the $58,555 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
Jobs and commutes in Logan County
The biggest employer of Logan County residents, by industry, is education and health care at 25% of workers, followed by manufacturing (19%). Compared with Arkansas, the county leans toward manufacturing (19% against 13%). The survey's unemployment rate for Logan County averages 5.6% over 2020 to 2024 (state: 4.9%). About 78% drive to work alone and 22% have trips of 45 minutes or more. Only 4.4% of homes here go without a vehicle.
| Where residents work | Logan County | Difference from Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.4% | +1.4 pts |
| Manufacturing | 19.3% | +6.6 pts |
| Retail trade | 10.1% | -3.1 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 7.0% | -1.2 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 6.5% | +0.3 pts |
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 6.5% | +4.3 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
What it costs to live in Logan County
Renters in Logan County pay a median of $745 a month, 21% below the Arkansas figure of $947. By the Census definition, 36% of Logan County renters are cost-burdened. With a median value of $139,900, a typical Logan County house costs 2.4 times what the median household earns in a year. 78% of Logan County households own their home and 22% rent. Median construction year: 1979.
| Housing | Logan County | Arkansas statewide | Typical U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $745/mo | $947/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $139,900 | $188,000 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 78% | 66% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 36% | 45% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 22% | 22% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% | 11.0% | n/a |
Owners with equity have a second option. Weigh a secured line against an unsecured loan by risk as well as cost before you choose (how they compare).
Counties near Logan County
Distances run center to center, from Franklin County at 22 miles out to Crawford County at 38. 1 of the six report a higher median household income than Logan County; Crawford County is highest at $64,132 and Scott County lowest at $43,270.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County | - | $58,555 | $745/mo | 78% |
| Franklin County, AR | 22 mi | $55,886 | $719/mo | 78% |
| Yell County, AR | 23 mi | $55,934 | $735/mo | 68% |
| Johnson County, AR | 28 mi | $45,995 | $728/mo | 74% |
| Sebastian County, AR | 31 mi | $57,790 | $886/mo | 61% |
| Scott County, AR | 32 mi | $43,270 | $722/mo | 78% |
| Crawford County, AR | 38 mi | $64,132 | $851/mo | 75% |
Cities, towns and CDPs in Logan County
Here are the 10 most populous of the county's 10 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 46% of Logan County residents live in one of the 10. Magazine has the highest median household income on the list ($54,286) and Booneville the lowest ($50,459), counting places with at least 500 residents. Median rent ranges from $641 in Paris to $774 in Booneville. None of the 10 has its own city guide, so this page covers all of them.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booneville | city | 3,798 | $50,459 | $774 | 12 mi |
| Paris | city | 3,284 | $51,416 | $641 | 5 mi |
| Magazine | city | 986 | $54,286 | $738 | 7 mi |
| New Blaine | CDP | 533 | n/a | n/a | 18 mi |
| Subiaco | town | 405 | $57,868 | $750 | 7 mi |
| Scranton | city | 220 | $83,125 | $645 | 14 mi |
| Caulksville | town | 195 | $39,375 | $850 | 10 mi |
| Blue Mountain | town | 139 | $22,750 | n/a | 6 mi |
| Ratcliff | city | 97 | $48,125 | n/a | 11 mi |
| Morrison Bluff | town | 91 | $51,750 | $579 | 16 mi |
Budget math at the Logan County median
The debt-to-income ratio is the main affordability test lenders use. Applied to Logan County's medians:
- Median income divided by twelve: $4,880 before taxes
- Housing at the median rent of $745 uses 15%
- $1,207: what a 40% ratio leaves once rent is paid
Subtract what you already pay on other debts. A new payment should fit in what remains, with some to spare.
Logan County households compared
College graduates make up 17% of the adult population. About 7% go without health insurance.
| Logan County | Arkansas | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.7% | 25.7% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 11.6% | 11.3% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 7.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 4.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 13.9% | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 5.6% | 4.9% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Logan County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 35.8% |
| 15 to 29 min | 25.4% |
| 30 to 44 min | 16.9% |
| 45 to 59 min | 10.3% |
| 60+ min | 11.5% |
Borrowing situations common in Logan County
Where the Logan County numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- Commuter costs. 22% drive 45 minutes or more. Compare shop financing with a loan, and keep a small repair fund.
- Getting ready. Gather pay stubs or benefit letters before you apply (checklist).
- Consolidating cards in Logan County. Compare the total repaid, not the monthly figure (how).
A Logan County borrower's checklist
Quick steps for Logan County:
- Know the exact dollar figure you need before talking to a lender.
- Ask each lender for the APR and all fees in writing.
- Only work with lenders licensed for Arkansas borrowers.
- Lock paid-off cards after consolidating so balances stay at zero.
Lender oversight for Logan County
The Arkansas State Bank Department is the place to verify any lender's Arkansas license. Banks and credit unions have their own regulators, and the CFPB takes complaints about any lender. More on Arkansas: Arkansas personal loans.
More guides for Logan County
For statewide rules and data, see the Arkansas guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Logan County a high-income county?
Its $58,555 median ranks 11th of 75 Arkansas counties and compares with $65,681 for the median U.S. county.
How much is rent in Logan County?
Median gross rent, utilities included, is $745 a month; 36% of renters spend 30% or more of income on it.
What are the biggest places in Logan County?
By population: Booneville, Paris, Magazine, New Blaine, Subiaco. The county has 10 Census places in all.
Does my county matter to the questionnaire?
Only your state does. Whether you live in Logan County or elsewhere in Arkansas, the same rules apply.
Who do I complain to about a lender in Logan County?
Start with the Arkansas State Bank Department, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.