South Ogden city hall, 2010
South Ogden’s story
178 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,407 in 1940, 17,488 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2010 and 5 maps from 1955 on.
- 1848South Ogden is settled
Photo: Ntsimp · Public domain
Population
17,710
2025 Census estimate · +1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$421K
−0.4% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
32.7
years
Jobs based here
6,807
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#69 of 118 in UT
Is South Ogden a good place to live?
South Ogden is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B+ overall, 69th of 118 graded towns in Utah, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is health: it is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $80K. A typical home there costs about $421K, 4.2 years of the Ogden metro’s $101K median household income. South Ogden is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 87% of U.S. towns. South Ogden's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 92% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Nature Park, at 51 acres.
What makes South Ogden stand out
Where South Ogden beats most towns.
How South Ogden grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far South Ogden is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 12.9 of 20; 6.4% of households have no carAOpen →HealthIntermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital 0.9 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; earthquakes tops the listBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3% conserved landB+Open →HistoryC+Open →Civic life0.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$421K typical home, down 0.4% in a year; 43 days on market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →Great Salt Lake and 46 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around South Ogden. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi LakeGreat Salt Lake
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
29 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
13 mi Theme parkLagoon Amusement Park5 mi Ski areaSnowbasin Resort157 runs · 3,000 ft vertical
13 mi MountainBen Lomond MountainSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Great Salt Lake: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Lagoon Amusement Park: Davehi1, Public domain · Ben Lomond Mountain: Joe Tordiff, CC BY-SA 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to South Ogden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in South Ogden, and how to reach them.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSouth Ogden City Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet12 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Utah you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWeber County Clerk AuditorWeber County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes84403, 8440584403 64% · 84405 36%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Ogden.
South Ogden trades workers with Ogden and other neighbors and is healthy by national standards but behind most towns in Utah.
HealthA−
For health, South Ogden earns an A−
Within Utah it is less healthy than 67% of the 118 graded towns: Utah sets a high bar.
11% of adults binge drink in South Ogden, against 11% in Utah’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. 74% of South Ogden adults had a checkup this year. South Ogden beats the Utah average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
80%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| South Ogden | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 11% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 72% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 28% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.2% | 8% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Utah
3 better25 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | South Ogden | UT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 68.5% | 63.1% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 74.2% | 70.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 25.8% | 21.7% |
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital
0.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
33rd
percentile among UT towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
South Ogden’s schools rank ahead of 56% of Utah districts
Its public schools are run by the Weber District. Two of its 6 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
56%of UT districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burch Creek SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 577 | C− |
| South Ogden Jr HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 | 799 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB+
3.1% of South Ogden is conserved land
4.0 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. At 1.0 miles per square mile, South Ogden’s trail density is near the Utah town median (1.1) and above the median of U.S. towns (0.4).
#64for trails in UT
| South Ogden | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.0 miles per square mile | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.1% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
3.1%
conserved · 77 of 2,482 acres
4.0 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nature Park | 0.8 mi | 51 |
| 2. Friendship Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Country Club Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C+
For cost of living, South Ogden earns a C+
The typical South Ogden home is worth about $421,000, about the same as a year ago, 21% below the Utah typical home. 67% of households own their home in South Ogden.
$421KZillow home value
| South Ogden | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 67% | 79% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,426 a month | $1,542 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
South Ogden$421K
Utah$533K
Market temperature
43
days on market
99.4%
sale-to-list price
−0.4%
value change, 1 year
23
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In South Ogden, expect four seasons and hot summers
South Ogden has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in South Ogden is 91°F.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring38–60°
Summer58–87°
Fall40–63°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most working residents commute out of South Ogden
South Ogden has about as many jobs (6,807) as working residents, but only 492 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave South Ogden for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in South Ogden grew to 6,807 in 2023, 872 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Ogden (25%), Salt Lake City (12%) and Layton (6%).
6%work in town
| South Ogden | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 16% | 16% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In South Ogden6%
Ogden25%
Salt Lake City12%
Layton6%
Clearfield4%
7 mi
median commute distance
6,807
jobs based in South Ogden
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 87% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
South Ogden faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in South Ogden.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
3
paid flood claims since 1983
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Utah’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Utah average. South Ogden’s median age is 32.7 years. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Utah.
32.7median age · UT 32
| South Ogden | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% | 30% | 22% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | 32.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 11% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 36% | 29% |
South OgdenUtahUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school22%
Some college30%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.1 points. Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women. Median age: women 34.3, men 31.8.
| South Ogden | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.4% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.1% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.6% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.5% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.1% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.9% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.4% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12% | 13% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
50%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
South Ogden2.7
Utah2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
South Ogden10.3
Utah13.2
U.S.15.5
50th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
49th
percentile among UT towns
48
violent crimes reported in 2025
184
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about South Ogden
19pages on South Ogden
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 56% of UT districts · 6 schoolsSafetyB−2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than UT on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$421K typical home · down 0.4% in a yearWork & commuteB+$80K median household income · 6,807 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of South Ogden
Weber State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ogden1.6 mi$6,557 in-state tuitionEagle Gate College-LaytonUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Layton6.9 mi
About 7 of every 100 South Ogden residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Utah.
About South Ogden
City in Utah, United States
South Ogden is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States with 17,199 residents. The population was 17,488 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The current mayor is Russell L. Porter.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1848
- Area
- 3.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,449 ft
- Area code
- 801
South Ogden’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with South Ogden.
Washington TerraceOgdenRiverdaleSouth Ogden
How the neighbors grade
| Town | UT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ogden | #69 | B+ | C+ | B− | B | A− |
| Washington Terrace | #33 | A | B+ | — | B | A− |
| Ogden | #105 | C+ | B | C− | C+ | B |
| Riverdale | #110 | C | C+ | D | B | B |
Washington Terrace reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare South Ogden with a neighbor →
Questions about South Ogden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is South Ogden, UT a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. South Ogden grades B+ overall, better than 72% of U.S. towns and #69 of 118 in Utah. It grades A− for health, B− for safety and B for schools.
Is South Ogden, UT 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+.