City safety & data profile

OgdenUT

Ogden, UT is a 85K-resident city in Weber County with a median household income of $72,575.

Weber County, Utah. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Ogden, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Ogden has a population larger than 90% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $355,600, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

85K
Population
Top 10%
By size
$72,575
Median income
$355,600
Median home
13.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Ogden

Ogden posts a median household income higher than 40% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Ogden area.

Top 60%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Ogden

Where Ogden income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,575 Bottom 40% higher than 40% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. UT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Ogden, UT beyond the headline numbers

Ogden sits inside Weber County, Utah, at roughly 41.22°N, -111.97°W. Population 85,444, $72,575 median household income. Median home value $355,600, median rent $1,216. Poverty rate 13.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Ogden's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 36.4%, then short sleep duration at 35.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Ogden, 4/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Ogden from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
85,444
Ogden
Median Income
$72,575
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$355,600
+56% vs avg
Median Age
33.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Weber County) - Ogden's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
270K+15%
Median Income
$90,005+64%
Median Home Value
$426,700+151%
Poverty Rate
8.1%-37%
Unemployment
3%-62%

Economics

Economics indicators for Ogden, UT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
Poverty Rate
13.7% -4% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.9%
Work From Home 12%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 76%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
36.4%
Short Sleep Duration
35.9%
High Blood Pressure
29.3%
Physical Inactivity
23.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Current Asthma
11.6%
Binge Drinking
11.3%
Current Smoking
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63%
Annual Checkup 71.8%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5%
Stroke
2.8%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL
OGDEN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
OGDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
OGDEN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ogden, UT?
Ogden, UT has a population of 85,444 people, located in Weber County, Utah.
What is the median household income in Ogden?
The median household income in Ogden, UT is $72,575 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
What is the median home value in Ogden?
The median home value in Ogden, UT is $355,600. Median rent is $1,216/month.
What are the top health concerns in Ogden?
The top health indicators in Ogden include Obesity (36.4%), Short Sleep Duration (35.9%), High Blood Pressure (29.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Ogden?
Ogden has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Ogden?
The median age in Ogden, UT is 33.6 years. 25.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ogden, UT is located in Weber County, Utah. With a population of 85K and a $72,575 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Ogden area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Ogden's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Ogden area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Ogden against Utah peers on any ranking lens. Explore Utah

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Weber County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.