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Living in
South Ogden.
About
Life in South Ogden
Living in South Ogden means you're in a compact, family-oriented community of about 17,500 people just north of Ogden proper—close enough to tap into bigger-city amenities but small enough that you actually know your neighbors. The cost of living here is surprisingly reasonable, with median home values around $408,000 and median household income sitting at $80,130, which gives you breathing room compared to many Western markets; rents average $1,426 a month if you're not ready to buy. The job market is steady with unemployment at just 3.6%, and the 24-minute average commute means you're not spending your life stuck in traffic, though you will need a car since this is a fully urban area with real car dependency.
South Ogden at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
5.6%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in South Ogden: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Ogden, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.6%), and 5.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.1%
of households
Married Couples
49.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.55
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in South Ogden
In South Ogden, home values are 17% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,592
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $421,404 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in South Ogden and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Weber County, which includes South Ogden, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
South Ogden: Weber County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Weber County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What South Ogden Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area
Commute23.5 min avg
How South Ogden residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Ogden, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 18% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in South Ogden runs 18% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
269.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,049.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
South Ogden Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Weber County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Weber County, which includes South Ogden, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $2,500 |
| 2024 | 18 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $22,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Weber County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Weber County, which includes South Ogden, is typically good — 240 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
240
per year
Moderate Days
123
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Weber County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
South Ogden has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.4"
Annual Snowfall
22.8"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 1.53" |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 1.55" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 1.71" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 1.97" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 2.17" |
| Jun | 82°F | 55°F | 1.12" |
| Jul | 91°F | 65°F | 0.35" |
| Aug | 89°F | 63°F | 0.72" |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 1.06" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 1.68" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 1.17" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 1.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Ogden
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside South Ogden's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 0.8 mi away · Ogden
Intermountain Health Mckay-dee Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 0.9 mi away · Ogden
Holy Cross Hospital-davis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Layton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South Ogden
South Ogden's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South Ogden (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,360 students · in-state tuition $6,625 · 46% graduate · median earnings $60,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 226 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Golden Spike National Historical Park, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Ogden
South Ogden has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Golden Spike National Historical Park (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
43 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
52 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
78 mi awayCities Near South Ogden
The closest cities within 60 miles
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South Ogden FAQ
Is South Ogden, Utah affordable?⌄
South Ogden's median rent is $1,426/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,130/year. Median home value is $407,800.
Is South Ogden, Utah safe?⌄
South Ogden's violent crime rate was 269 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1050 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in South Ogden, Utah?⌄
Weber County, which includes South Ogden, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South Ogden, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in South Ogden is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,426/month and median household income is $80,130/year. The median home value is $407,800. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Ogden, Utah?⌄
The average commute in South Ogden is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from