What are the schools like in Ogden, AR?

School district data for Ogden is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ogden?

The median household income in Ogden, AR is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Ogden, AR?

Ogden has an average high temperature of 53.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.8 inches.

Ogden, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ogden, AR affordable or expensive?

Ogden's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ogden is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $46,500 and the median rent is $685 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ogden, AR?

Ogden has a violent crime rate of 285.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1443.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ogden, AR a Good Place to Live?

Ogden is a small town of 183 in Arkansas, with a median household income of N/A and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Ogden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ogden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ogden city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.3

Ogden's overall cost of living index is 85.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ogden costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ogden, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$46,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$685	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ogden's violent crime rate is 285.5 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.5 /100k

Property Crime

1443.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ogden, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ogden sees average highs of 53.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ogden, AR
Average High — January	53.8°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.8"

Demographics

Metric	Ogden, AR	National Avg
Population	183	—
Median Age	58.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	40.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ashdown, AR 8 mi Yarborough Landing, AR 9 mi Red Lick, TX 10 mi Texarkana, TX 10 mi Nash, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ogden

Ogden, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71853

Ogden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ogden, AR affordable or expensive?

Ogden's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ogden roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $46,500 and median rent is $685/month.

What is the crime rate in Ogden, AR?

Ogden's violent crime rate is 285.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1443.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ogden?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ogden, AR a good place to live?

Ogden, AR has a population of 183, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ogden?

Ogden averages 53.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 1.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ogden?

Ogden, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71853.

What is the population of Ogden?

The population of Ogden, Arkansas is 183 with a median age of 58.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ogden?

Key numbers for living in Ogden: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $46,500, median household income N/A, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ogden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.