What are the schools like in South Ogden, UT?

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

What is the median household income in South Ogden?

The median household income in South Ogden, UT is $80,762 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in South Ogden, UT?

South Ogden has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

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

Q: Is South Ogden, UT affordable or expensive?

South Ogden's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Ogden is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $320,700 and the median rent is $1,252 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in South Ogden, UT?

South Ogden has a violent crime rate of 146.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 947.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Ogden, UT a Good Place to Live?

South Ogden is a small city of 17,476 in Utah, with a median household income of $80,762 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: South Ogden stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All South 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: 95.1

South Ogden's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in South Ogden costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	South Ogden, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$320,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,252	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,762	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South Ogden's violent crime rate is 146.6 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.6 /100k

Property Crime

947.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	South Ogden, UT	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	31.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Ogden sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 16.4 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Ogden, UT
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	16.4"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	South Ogden, UT	National Avg
Population	17,476	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Washington Terrace, UT 1 mi Riverdale, UT 2 mi Uintah, UT 3 mi South Weber, UT 3 mi Ogden, UT 4 mi

South Ogden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Ogden, UT affordable or expensive?

South Ogden's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes South Ogden roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $320,700 and median rent is $1,252/month.

What is the crime rate in South Ogden, UT?

South Ogden's violent crime rate is 146.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 947.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Ogden?

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

Is South Ogden, UT a good place to live?

South Ogden, UT has a population of 17,476, a median household income of $80,762, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 South Ogden?

South Ogden averages 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.4 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South Ogden?

The population of South Ogden, Utah is 17,476 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Ogden?

Key numbers for living in South Ogden: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $320,700, median household income $80,762, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Ogden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.