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Logan Township, PA

Logan Township is a township in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Altoona, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the most populous township in Blair County, with a population of 12,413 at the 2020 census. Logan Township is home to Horseshoe Curve, a National Historic Landmark.

Logan Township is located in west-central Blair County and nearly encloses the city of Altoona. The Interstate 99/U.S. Route 220 freeway passes through Logan Township by bypassing Altoona to the east, with access from Exits 31, 32, and 33. The township includes the unincorporated communities of Wopsononock, Juniata Gap, East Altoona, Greenwood, Red Hill, Newburg, Mill Run, Eldorado, and Lakemont. Horseshoe Curve is located in the southwestern part of the township where the Norfolk Southern Railway's Pittsburgh Line climbs the Allegheny Front, a major escarpment at the edge of the Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 46.7 square miles (121.0 km2), of which 46.4 square miles (120.1 km2) is land and 0.31 square miles (0.8 km2), or 0.70%, is water.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,993, and the median income for a family was $48,943. Males had a median income of $45,988 versus $32,051 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,033. About 6.6% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Logan Township strongly emphasizes health and wellness to its residents, with access to quality healthcare facilities and recreational opportunities. UPMC Altoona provides comprehensive medical care, including primary care, specialty services, and emergency care. BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA offers an exciting range of land and aquatic fitness classes for the communities. Anytime Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. CrossFit is perfect for those looking for high-intensity training and community support. Logan Valley Chiropractic and Grand Chiropractic offer holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. LeRoux School of Dance offers dance classes that promote physical fitness. 

The top sites in Logan Township, PA are the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia, Franklin Square, and The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

Population: 12,413 (2020). ZIP Code: 16602. Area code: 814. Area: 46.84 sq mi (121.31 km2). Elevation: 1493 ft.

FAQs

How did Logan, PA get its name?

One of the important leaders of the Iroquois Confederacy was the Cayaga tribe chief named Shickalemy. Shickalemy became friendly with James Logan, the secretary of the then providence of Pennsylvania, whom he met at numerous treaties in Philadelphia. The white man treated the chief well, so much that he named his sons after Logan, with the oldest son bearing the name Logan. Being the oldest son, Logan was meant to succeed his father as chief.

Is Logan, PA a good place to live?

Logan Township is in Blair County. Living in Logan Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Logan Township there are a lot of bars. Many young professionals and retirees live in Logan Township and residents tend to be conservative.

What county is Logan, PA in?

The Township of Logan is the second largest political subdivision in the County of Blair. It is located in Central Pennsylvania and geographically nearly surrounds the City of Altoona. LoganTownship is incorporated as a Township under provisions established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The Township encompasses an area of 52 square miles.

Sources

Wikipedia

Logan Township

Niche

Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

Franklin Square

The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

UPMC Altoona

BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA

Anytime Fitness

CrossFit

Logan Valley Chiropractic

Grand Chiropractic

LeRoux School of Dance

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