Logan County

Unemployment in Logan County has climbed to 3.4% in August—a 61.9% increase from its December 2025 low of 2.1%—marking three consecutive monthly rises and signaling potential labor market softening in the rural county of 2,720 residents.

The deterioration follows a sharp rebound from that historic trough. After hitting 2.1% in December, joblessness jumped to 2.8% in January and has drifted upward since, with only one reprieve in April when it dropped to 2.6%. The current 3.4% reading represents the highest level in the available 12-month dataset. With a labor force of 1,488, even modest percentage swings reflect meaningful employment changes in a county this size.

Housing values, meanwhile, show volatility without clear direction. Home values peaked at $158,116 in June before declining through August ($152,866), then rebounding slightly to $156,172 in September. The $8,113 swing between June's peak and August's trough suggests residential real estate market uncertainty alongside labor weakness.

Local reporters should investigate what sectors are driving job losses and whether recent business closures or workforce reductions are occurring in Logan County's key industries.