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Ogden, UT

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 53
Population86,973
Foreign Born5.7%
Population Density3,159people per mi²
Median Age33.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

102/100

2% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Ogden, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $60k$89k
Luxury $111k+$173k+
Elite (Top 5%) $131k+$203k+
Affordability Ratio

79%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
4
Negative
6

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

30.4mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping11Nearest 11 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$70k+5.8%
7% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$695k
6% above US avg
College Educated
25.6%
27% below US avg
WFH
11.3%
21% below US avg
Homeownership
60.9%
7% below US avg
Median Home
$311k
10% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
20.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−33.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−19.3%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k Residents179% above state avg
Robbery
0.54 / 1k Residents136% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.98 / 1k Residents126% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−47.7%
Burglary
1.61 / 1k Residents37% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.11 / 1k Residents25% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.36 / 1k Residents45% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Ogden, Utah
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D-
Poor12.1% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Self-sufficient (80% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedCasinos · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season172 days219 frost-free
Annual Rainfall18.2"
Elevation4,344 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great603 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,159/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Wildfire, Avalanche, Lightning
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 536 mi · coast 597 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$103.9M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:14:02.000Z

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