Logan County, Kansas

County Distress Index: Healthy · 27.9 | 2,665 people · 87th most distressed in Kansas
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Logan County, KS ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 27.9 — 2853rd nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where household incomes are relatively strong and poverty rates are low. Within Kansas, it ranks 87th of 105 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 5 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Logan County's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 40.7 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 40.7
Unemployment Rate 5
Poverty Rate 22
Income vs. State Median 60
Child Poverty Rate 33
Disability Rate 88
Transfer Income Dependency 28
Economic Vitality 40.6
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 53
Rent-to-Income Ratio 21
Business Formation Rate 58
House Price Change (YoY) 5
Housing Cost Burden 26.1
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 17
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 13
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 7
Homeownership Rate 92
Consumer Credit Distress 23.5
Debt in Collections 15
Medical Debt 49
Auto Loan Delinquency 39
Credit Card Delinquency 5
Uninsured Rate 56
Subprime Credit Population 6
Legal Distress 22.3
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 22

Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed.

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Logan County
Logan County, KS 27.9 Healthy —
Sherman County, KS 41.3 Normal +13.4
Thomas County, KS 38.3 Normal +10.4
Wallace County, KS 31.9 Healthy +4.0
Wichita County, KS 29.8 Healthy +1.8
Scott County, KS 29.5 Healthy +1.6
Gove County, KS 19.9 Healthy -8.0

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Logan County
Phillips County, MT 27.9 Healthy 0.0
Franklin County, NE 27.9 Healthy +0.0
Hayes County, NE 28.0 Healthy +0.0
Keya Paha County, NE 28.0 Healthy +0.0
Stanton County, KS 28.0 Healthy +0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Logan County, Kansas?

    Logan County has a County Distress Index score of 27.9 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,853rd nationally out of 3,144 counties and 87th in Kansas out of 105 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Logan County?

    The primary driver of distress in Logan County is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 40.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Logan County compare to neighboring counties?

    Logan County (27.9) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Sherman County, KS (41.3); Thomas County, KS (38.3); Wallace County, KS (31.9).

  • How is the County Distress Index calculated?

    The County Distress Index uses PCA-weighted percentile scoring across five statistically derived factors: Consumer Credit Distress (47.5%), Housing Cost Burden (22.3%), Structural Poverty (13.6%), Economic Vitality (9.2%), and Legal Distress (7.4%). Each county's indicators are ranked against all 3,144 U.S. counties. A score of 50 means the county is at the national median; higher scores indicate greater distress.

  • How often is the CDI updated?

    Annually, aligned to Census American Community Survey and Urban Institute Debt in America release windows — the slowest-moving source inputs. Between annual refreshes, faster-cadence indicators (BLS unemployment, QCEW wages) may drive light mid-year updates if a specific component moves meaningfully. Current data compiled April 14, 2026; next full refresh early 2027.

  • What does the Healthy zone mean?

    The CDI divides counties into five zones: Healthy (below 46), Normal (46–55), Elevated (55–71), Serious (71–86), and Crisis (86 and above). Logan County's score of 27.9 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

  • What data sources power Logan County's CDI score?

    Logan County's CDI score draws on Urban Institute Debt in America (Equifax credit-bureau panel), U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 5-year, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates), Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS, QCEW), U.S. Courts Administrative Office (F-5A bankruptcy filings), and HUD Fair Market Rents. Every number on this page traces to one of these public sources.

  • What is the population of Logan County?

    Logan County, Kansas has a population of approximately 2,665 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.