City safety & data profile

South OgdenUT

South Ogden, UT is a 17K-resident city in Weber County with a median household income of $80,130.

Weber County, Utah. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Ogden, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Ogden has a population larger than 35% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $407,800.

Data updated 2026-07-19

17K
Population
Top 65%
By size
$80,130
Median income
$407,800
Median home
8.6%
Poverty rate

The read on South Ogden

South Ogden posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities

Where South Ogden income ranks nationally

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

$80,130 Bottom 49% higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 South Ogden, UT beyond the headline numbers

South Ogden sits inside Weber County, Utah, at roughly 41.19°N, -111.97°W. Population 16,955, $80,130 median household income. Median home value $407,800, median rent $1,426. Poverty rate 8.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Ogden's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 33.2%, then obesity at 33.1%.

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

Population
16,955
South Ogden
Median Income
$80,130
+18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$407,800
+79% vs avg
Median Age
32.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Weber County) - South 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 South Ogden, UT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
Poverty Rate
8.6% -39% vs avg
Unemployment 2.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.4%
Work From Home 15.6%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 86.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
33.2%
Obesity
33.1%
High Blood Pressure
30%
Physical Inactivity
19.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Current Asthma
11.4%
Binge Drinking
11.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.9%
Diabetes
8.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.5%
Annual Checkup 74.2%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
8.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Ogden, UT? ▼
South Ogden, UT has a population of 16,955 people, located in Weber County, Utah.
What is the median household income in South Ogden? ▼
The median household income in South Ogden, UT is $80,130 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
What is the median home value in South Ogden? ▼
The median home value in South Ogden, UT is $407,800. Median rent is $1,426/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Ogden? ▼
The top health indicators in South Ogden include Short Sleep Duration (33.2%), Obesity (33.1%), High Blood Pressure (30%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Ogden? ▼
The median age in South Ogden, UT is 32.7 years. 33.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Ogden, UT is located in Weber County, Utah. With a population of 17K and a $80,130 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the South Ogden area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using South 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 South Ogden area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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.