Logan County Public RecordsWest Virginia

Logan County, WV, hosts around 18 public schools, including 2 high schools. The graduation rate is approximately 89%, but only about 9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average test scores in the district tend to fall below state averages. School safety has improved, with security measures in place across campuses. The county offers vocational and technical programs, supporting career readiness. Adult education opportunities focus on GED and workforce skills. Despite economic challenges, Logan County schools strive to provide diverse programs to meet student and community needs.

Logan County, WV has an employment rate of approximately 45.7% (2022, Census ACS). Major industries include healthcare & social assistance (21.6%), retail trade (13.1%), and educational services (12.6%). The most common occupation types are office & administrative support (13.9%), sales (10.7%), and transportation/material moving (10.3%). The majority of workers (84.6%) commute alone by car, with an average commute time of 27 minutes. Most residents work within Logan County, but about 13% commute to nearby counties for employment.

Logan County, WV, has a homeownership rate of approximately 75%, with median home values around $73,000 and median gross rents about $600 per month. The market has seen stable to slightly declining values over recent years. Housing stock is primarily single-family detached homes, with some mobile homes and small apartment complexes. Major neighborhoods include Logan, Chapmanville, and Man, featuring quiet residential streets and rural settings. Effective property tax rates are modest, averaging 0.5% of assessed value. The cost of living and housing remains well below the national average, making Logan County relatively affordable for both owners and renters.

As of 2023, Logan County, WV, has an estimated population of around 31,000. The median age is 44.7 years, with 21% under 18 and 21% aged 65 or older. Females comprise 50.7% and males 49.3% of the population. The county is predominantly White (94%), with Black or African American residents at 3%, and those identifying as Hispanic or Latino at 1.2%. Other races and ethnicities make up the remainder.

Logan County, WV has approximately 22,000 registered voters as of 2024, with registration split mainly between Democrats (around 52%) and Republicans (41%), and the remainder unaffiliated or minor parties. The county participates in primary, general, and special elections; in the 2022 general election, 58% voted Republican in federal races. There are 30 polling locations across the county. Key issues include jobs, opioid crisis, and healthcare. Elections are administered by the Logan County Clerk’s office, under state guidelines. Recent years show increasing Republican victories, reflecting a shift from traditionally Democratic roots.

Logan County, WV, has a crime rate higher than the state average, with a violent crime rate of approximately 27.8 per 1,000 residents versus the state average of 21.9. Property crime stands at about 34.2 per 1,000, surpassing the West Virginia average of 29. Reports indicate most incidents involve theft and burglary, with drug-related offenses also prevalent. Law enforcement response times average 12–15 minutes. While crime has slightly declined since 2020, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activity to local authorities.