Logan County, North Dakota

County Distress Index: Healthy · 24.4 | 1,869 people · 28th most distressed in North Dakota
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Logan County, ND ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 24.4 — 2983rd nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where income and poverty levels indicate moderate economic strain. Within North Dakota, it ranks 28th of 53 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 3 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 Structural Poverty at 53.5 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 53.5
Unemployment Rate 41
Poverty Rate 55
Income vs. State Median 86
Child Poverty Rate 50
Disability Rate 16
Transfer Income Dependency 56
Economic Vitality 52.6
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 80
Rent-to-Income Ratio 39
Business Formation Rate 20
House Price Change (YoY) 19
Housing Cost Burden 18.2
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 8
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 22
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 56
Homeownership Rate 8
Consumer Credit Distress 15.1
Debt in Collections 5
Medical Debt 7
Auto Loan Delinquency 24
Credit Card Delinquency 17
Uninsured Rate 5
Subprime Credit Population 25
Legal Distress 14.2
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 14

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Logan County
Logan County, ND 24.4 Healthy —
Stutsman County, ND 30.9 Healthy +6.5
Emmons County, ND 24.7 Healthy +0.3
McIntosh County, ND 22.9 Healthy -1.5
Kidder County, ND 21.4 Healthy -3.0
LaMoure County, ND 12.3 Healthy -12.1

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Logan County
Florence County, WI 24.4 Healthy +0.0
Pierce County, NE 24.5 Healthy +0.1
Oneida County, ID 24.5 Healthy +0.1
Cook County, MN 24.5 Healthy +0.1
Miner County, SD 24.5 Healthy +0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Logan County, North Dakota?

    Logan County has a County Distress Index score of 24.4 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,983rd nationally out of 3,144 counties and 28th in North Dakota out of 53 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Logan County?

    The primary driver of distress in Logan County is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 53.5 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 (24.4) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Stutsman County, ND (30.9); Emmons County, ND (24.7); McIntosh County, ND (22.9).

  • 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 24.4 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, North Dakota has a population of approximately 1,869 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.