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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 85.3% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,543 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,113 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,821 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,433 |
| County GDP | $18,120M |
| Restaurants | 468 |
| Healthcare | 763 |
| Retail | 752 |
| Manufacturing | 296 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,098 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $371,100 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $426,433 |
| Median List Price | $399,000 |
| Median List Price | $399,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $212 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.2% |
| Price Drops | 45.1% |
| Inventory | 51 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,334 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,730 |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,098 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,628/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 763 |
| Total Violent | 142.5/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 53.4/100K |
| Robbery | 23.8/100K |
| Assault | 65.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,745.5/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 308.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,306.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 130.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.2 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,676 ft (1,425 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1722°N, 111.9577°W |
| County FIPS | 49057 |
Winner: Republican by 23.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,503/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 763 |
| Restaurants | 468 |
| Retail Stores | 752 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |