South Ogden, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

South Ogden is a small city in Utah with a population of 17,563. Residents earn $81,543 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,563 Population 4,503/sq mi density
$81,543 Median Income $42,113 per capita
$371,100 Home Value $426,433 Zillow
$1,334 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,746 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,543 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$371,100 home value, $1,334/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K (63% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,543
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $371,100
32% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 142/100K
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.2%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,334
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How South Ogden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population17,563
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density4,503/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,543
Per Capita$42,113
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$18,120M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$371,100
Rent$1,334
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$426,433

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property1,746/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary309/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation4,676 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+95.8%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute25 min
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Is South Ogden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Ogden receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. South Ogden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Ogden is $81,543, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Ogden is $371,100, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,334 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

South Ogden is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 142 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,746 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

South Ogden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

South Ogden has a population of 17,563 with a density of 4,503 people per square mile. The median age is 33.1 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.7%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 1.9% Black.

Population

17,563
Total Population
4,503
People / sq mi
33.1yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

South Ogden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.3%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.7%
10% above US avg

Social Characteristics

South Ogden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Ogden is $81,543, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: South Ogden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,543
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,113
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
IRS Avg AGI$76,821

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,433
County GDP$18,120M

Business (County)

Restaurants468
Healthcare763
Retail752
Manufacturing296

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,098
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in South Ogden is $371,100, 32% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,334 (15% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $426,433.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$371,100
32% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$426,433
Median List Price$399,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$399,000
$/Sq Ft$212
Homes Sold20
Sale-to-List Ratio101.2%
Price Drops45.1%
Inventory51

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,334
15% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,730

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,098
17% above US avg
Effective Rate1.10%
In South Ogden, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.3% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: South Ogden vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma11.5%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.6%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.4%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death7,628/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access84.5%
Healthcare Facilities763
South Ogden has a violent crime rate of 142 per 100,000 residents, 63% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,746 per 100,000 (11% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: South Ogden vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent142.5/100K
63% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape53.4/100K
Robbery23.8/100K
Assault65.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,745.5/100K
11% below US avg
Burglary308.7/100K
Theft1,306.2/100K
Vehicle Theft130.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
South Ogden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.2 inches
31% below US avg
Snowfall22.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,676 ft (1,425 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density4,503/sq mi
Coordinates41.1722°N, 111.9577°W
County FIPS49057
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.3%
D 36.8%

Winner: Republican by 23.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below US avg
High School+95.8%
School Test Score5.82
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density4,503/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities763
Restaurants468
Retail Stores752

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Work from Home13.0%

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