Ogden, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
785 Population 1,331/sq mi density
$84,688 Median Income $36,959 per capita
$148,700 Home Value $229,529 Zillow
$1,114 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,688 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,700 home value, $1,114/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ogden, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,688
13% above
$36,959 per capita
Home Value
$148,700
47% below
Zillow: $229,529
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
4% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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
113%
Home Value
53%
Rent
96%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ogden a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ogden residents earn a median household income of $84,688 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,959. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ogden is $148,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,529. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

21.9% of adults in Ogden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ogden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population785
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,331/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,688
Per Capita$36,959
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,700
Rent$1,114
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$229,529
Housing Units299
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death12,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation669 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Ogden was founded in 1870.
The median home in Ogden was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.