Photo: Ntsimp · Public domainWithin Utah, South Ogden is healthier than 33% of graded towns
South Ogden differs from Utah on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Ogden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Ogden
Utah sets a high bar
South Ogden is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but only 33% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis and cancer run high in South Ogden
1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.8%), vs 21.7% across Utah. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 7.2% across Utah. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Ogden, and more people treating it
30% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 68.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Utah figure falls outside South Ogden’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind South Ogden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Ogden is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #79 of 118 in Utah. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 95% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). South Ogden’s median household income is $80,130; among the 10,750 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 South Ogden adults…
South Ogden runs above UT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Ogden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near South Ogden
No hospital or community health center in South Ogden itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of South Ogden; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How South Ogden adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 South Ogden adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of South Ogden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
South Ogden and the towns around it
South Ogden has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ogden | A− | 33.1% | 8.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Washington Terrace | A− | 33.2% | 8.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Ogden | B | 36.4% | 9.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Riverdale | B | 35.5% | 9.9% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Ogden adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Ogden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Ogden is better than Utah on 3 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside South Ogden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Ogden | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%14.1–17.8 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.2–19.9 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%29.1–37.2 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30%27.4–32.6 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.7–36.4 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 25.8%23.5–28 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 4.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%9–13.1 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%7–9.5 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%16.6–22 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.3%9.5–13.2 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%29.7–37.1 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%8.5–11.5 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%71.3–76.9 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.5%67.8–73.1 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%80.1–84 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.7%65.8–71.3 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%64.9–72.2 | 63.1% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.9–81.6 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%25–30.9 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%29.9–36.6 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%18.3–23.5 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.8–14.4 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.9–7 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%29–35.3 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10–12.8 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.5–18 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.6 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 2.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Utah figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in South Ogden
Is South Ogden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Ogden is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #79 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Ogden?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 37.2%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Ogden?
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, 0.9 miles in a straight line from South Ogden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Ogden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–11.5%), against 10.5% across Utah.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in South Ogden more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Ogden.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Utah figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.