Logan County, Nebraska

County Distress Index: Healthy · 31.9 | 655 people · 39th most distressed in Nebraska
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Logan County, NE ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 31.9 — 2653rd nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where housing costs consume a moderate share of household income. Within Nebraska, it ranks 39th of 93 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 4 show less 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 Housing Cost Burden at 51.6 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 51.6
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 18
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 84
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 89
Homeownership Rate 26
Economic Vitality 44.1
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 71
Rent-to-Income Ratio 15
Business Formation Rate 21
House Price Change (YoY) 44
Legal Distress 44.1
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 44
Structural Poverty 23.9
Unemployment Rate 8
Poverty Rate 14
Income vs. State Median 45
Child Poverty Rate 15
Disability Rate 8
Transfer Income Dependency 35
Consumer Credit Distress 20.8
Debt in Collections 17
Medical Debt 29
Auto Loan Delinquency 22
Credit Card Delinquency 29
Uninsured Rate 39
Subprime Credit Population 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Logan County
Logan County, NE 31.9 Healthy —
Lincoln County, NE 45.2 Normal +13.3
Thomas County, NE 30.6 Healthy -1.4
McPherson County, NE 29.1 Healthy -2.8
Blaine County, NE 28.4 Healthy -3.5
Custer County, NE 27.2 Healthy -4.7

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Logan County
Brown County, IL 31.9 Healthy +0.0
Wallace County, KS 31.9 Healthy -0.0
Schuyler County, IL 31.9 Healthy -0.1
Pocahontas County, IA 32.1 Healthy +0.2
Sherman County, NE 31.7 Healthy -0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Logan County has a County Distress Index score of 31.9 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,653rd nationally out of 3,144 counties and 39th in Nebraska out of 93 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Logan County?

    The primary driver of distress in Logan County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 51.6 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Logan County compare to neighboring counties?

    Logan County (31.9) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Lincoln County, NE (45.2); Thomas County, NE (30.6); McPherson County, NE (29.1).

  • 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 31.9 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, Nebraska has a population of approximately 655 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.