The Town FilesSouth Ogden, Utah
City in Weber County · population 17,488 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $407,800
- Household income
- $80,130
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 32.7
South Ogden is a city of 17,488 people in Weber County, Utah. The median home is worth $407,800, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks more of a college town than 90% of Utah towns, more vibrant than 89% of Utah towns, hipper than 89% of Utah towns.
How South Ogden ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Ogden is worth $407,800, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $80,130, which is more affordable than 38% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,426 a month. 67.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Ogden | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,800 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,426 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $80,130 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.2% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Ogden
| People | South Ogden | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 94.3% |
Weather in South Ogden
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 16.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.8 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Ogden since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 14, 1968 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 22, 2016.
Severe weather in Weber County since 1996
Weber County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4578: Straight-Line Winds |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| September 5, 2017 | Fire | FM-5206: Uintah Fire |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Weber County
Weber County had 121,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,684 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in South Ogden itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near South Ogden
- Washington Terrace, UT1.1 mi · 9,267 people · home $353,900
- Riverdale, UT2.3 mi · 9,343 people · home $395,200
- South Weber, UT2.7 mi · 7,867 people · home $549,200
- Ogden, UT3.9 mi · 87,321 people · home $355,600
- Sunset, UT4.4 mi · 5,475 people · home $332,500
- Roy, UT4.7 mi · 39,306 people · home $383,000
- West Haven, UT5.6 mi · 16,739 people · home $564,300
- Clearfield, UT6.1 mi · 31,909 people · home $373,900
South Ogden questions
Is South Ogden, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Ogden scores better for retirees than 45% of Utah towns and quieter than 10%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in South Ogden?
The median owner-occupied home in South Ogden is valued at $407,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,130, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,426 a month.
What is the weather like in South Ogden?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.4 inches of precipitation a year and 22.8 inches of snow.
Does South Ogden get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Ogden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 14, 1968. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)