Kansas - Oberlin through Republican River, 1917
Ogden’s story
170 years in pictures
Census counts: 173 in 1890, 1,661 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1917 and 4 maps from 1947 on.
- 1856Ogden is settled
OgdenKS
A town of 1,655, settled in 1856.
Population
1,655
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$178K
+16.9% in a year
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
28.4
years
Jobs based here
187
A commuter town
Is Ogden a good place to live?
Ogden’s best subject grade is an A− for health; its weakest is a C− for walkability. Only 1 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Ogden. The biggest park or preserve is Ogden South Park, at 67 acres. Ogden has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Ogden stand out
Where Ogden beats most towns.
A shrinking town
Ogden has shrunk 21% since 2010
2,087 counted in 2010 and 1,661 in 2020; an estimated 1,655 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Ogden grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Kansas), ordered by how far Ogden is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.5 of 20; 9.2% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthHealthier than 78% of U.S. towns; Irwin Ach (Ft Riley) 3.8 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsBeat 66% of Kansas districts on tests and graduationB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →Jobs & income$68K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ogden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ogden, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Ogden water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ogden’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRiley County ClerkRiley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code6651766517 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ogden.
HealthA−
Ogden stands out in Kansas and nationally: a smaller share of its adults have high blood pressure
26% of adults have high blood pressure in Ogden, where Kansas’ towns sit at 34% and U.S. towns at 35%. 29% of adults have obesity in Ogden. Only 8 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have diabetes than Ogden.
79%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Ogden | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 77% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
9 better19 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Ogden | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.9% | 16.3% |
Irwin Ach (Ft Riley)
3.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
A smaller share of residents are 65 or older in Ogden than in most of Kansas or the rest of the country
6.7% of residents are 65 or older in Ogden, against 17% in Kansas’ towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Ogden’s median age is 28.4 years. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
28.4median age · KS 37.4
| Ogden | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.4 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 6.7% | 17% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 27% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 29% | 29% |
OgdenKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
27%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school19%
Some college23%
Associate’s20%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.2 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Ogden | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.5% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 26.9% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.1% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.1% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.8% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.1% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.8% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.7% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,700, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
More than half of Ogden’s working residents commute to Manhattan
Most working residents leave Ogden for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Ogden has added 115 jobs, to 187 in 2023. 5.9% of Ogden residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Ogden | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Ogden1%
Manhattan55%
Junction City6%
Topeka6%
Wamego2%
9 mi
median commute distance
187
jobs based in Ogden
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 19% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C+
A typical Ogden home is worth about $178K
The typical Ogden home is worth about $178,000, up 16.9% in a year, 28% below the Kansas typical home.
$178KZillow home value
| Ogden | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,128 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Ogden$178K
Kansas$246K
+16.9%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Ogden
Ogden has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Ogden is 91°F.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–43°
Spring42–67°
Summer65–89°
Fall44–69°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsB−
Ogden has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.4 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,103 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ogden South Park | 0.4 mi | 67 |
| 2. Ogden New South Park | — | 25 |
| 3. Kansas River K-18 Wildlife Area | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Ogden faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 2001, 15 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Ogden.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesWildfire
15
paid flood claims since 2001
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 16 attractions →Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home and 3 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Ogden. Close and well known come first.
31 mi MuseumDwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home7 mi Zoo & aquariumSunset Zoo
9 mi MuseumFlint Hills Discovery Center
5 mi MuseumU.S. Cavalry MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home: Unknown, Public domain · Flint Hills Discovery Center: Kgwo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0 · U.S. Cavalry Museum: US Army, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ogden
18pages on Ogden
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Ogden
Manhattan Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Manhattan7.6 mi$9,844 in-state tuitionManhattan Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Manhattan8.3 mi$19,126 tuitionKansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Manhattan8.4 mi$11,221 in-state tuition
About 11 of every 100 Ogden residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Ogden for work
Where Ogden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
187jobs based in Ogden
1%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ogden
City in Riley County, Kansas
Ogden is a city in Riley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,661. It is located near Fort Riley between Manhattan and Junction City.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,043 ft
- ZIP code
- 66517
- Area code
- 785
Ogden’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Ogden.
Ogden TownshipMadison TownshipManhattanOgden
How the neighbors grade
| Town | KS rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | — | — | C+ | — | B+ | A− |
| Ogden Township | — | — | B− | — | B+ | A− |
| Madison Township | — | — | C | — | B | — |
| Manhattan | #73 | B | C− | — | B+ | A− |
Ogden and Ogden Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Ogden, Ogden Township, Madison Township and Manhattan report no FBI crime data of their own. Madison Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Ogden with a neighbor →
Questions about Ogden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ogden, KS expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.