Ogden, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,902 Population 1,388/sq mi density
$70,556 Median Income $35,652 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $237,052 Zillow
$745 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
51 Violent Crime/100K 154 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,556 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ogden, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,556
6% below
$35,652 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
45% below
Zillow: $237,052
Median Rent
$745/mo
36% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
86% below
154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ogden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ogden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
55%
Rent
64%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ogden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ogden residents earn a median household income of $70,556 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,652. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ogden is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,052. Median rent is $745/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Ogden reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 154/100K.

Education

19.6% of adults in Ogden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ogden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,902
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,388/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,556
Per Capita$35,652
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$745
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$237,052
Housing Units901
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property154/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation1,105 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Ogden was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.