What are the schools like in Ogden, IA?

Ogden is served primarily by Ogden Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Ogden?

The median household income in Ogden, IA is $70,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Ogden, IA?

Ogden has an average high temperature of 28.2°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Ogden, IA affordable or expensive?

Ogden's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ogden is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $143,900 and the median rent is $760 per month.

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

Ogden has a violent crime rate of 51.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 154.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ogden, IA a Good Place to Live?

Ogden is a small town of 1,878 in Iowa, with a median household income of $70,333 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Ogden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), 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: 91.4

Ogden's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ogden costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ogden, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$143,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$760	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ogden's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.3 /100k

Property Crime

154.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ogden is served primarily by Ogden Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ogden, IA	National Avg
School District	Ogden Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ogden sees average highs of 28.2°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation and 35.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ogden, IA
Average High — January	28.2°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	36.9"
Annual Snowfall	35.9"

Demographics

Metric	Ogden, IA	National Avg
Population	1,878	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Beaver, IA 6 mi Fraser, IA 7 mi Berkley, IA 8 mi Boone, IA 8 mi Pilot Mound, IA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Ogden

Ogden, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50212

Ogden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ogden, IA affordable or expensive?

Ogden's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ogden roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $143,900 and median rent is $760/month.

What is the crime rate in Ogden, IA?

Ogden's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 154.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ogden?

Public schools in Ogden are operated by Ogden Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ogden, IA a good place to live?

Ogden, IA has a population of 1,878, a median household income of $70,333, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 28.2°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches with about 35.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ogden?

Ogden, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50212.

What is the population of Ogden?

The population of Ogden, Iowa is 1,878 with a median age of 42.7. 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 91 (100 = US average), median home $143,900, median household income $70,333, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.