Logan County

Home values in Logan County have fallen 3.3% from their June peak of $158,116 to $152,866 as of late August, marking two consecutive monthly declines. Simultaneously, unemployment has climbed to 3.1% in June—a 47.6% jump from its December 2025 low of 2.1%—and has continued rising through at least two successive reporting periods.

The two reversals suggest emerging economic headwinds. After a seven-month stretch when unemployment dipped below 3%, joblessness has now ticked upward across five consecutive readings, from 2.1% in December to 3.1% by June. The housing market similarly peaked in mid-June before reversing course, with values oscillating sharply between $150,000 and $158,000 over a six-month span.

With a labor force of 1,585 workers in a county of 2,720 residents, Logan County's small employment base means that even modest percentage swings represent real job losses. The timing of the housing decline following the unemployment uptick suggests local residents may be pulling back on property investments amid labor market uncertainty. Reporters should investigate whether specific employers in the county have recently reduced workforce levels or announced layoffs.