North Ogden, UT

North Ogden, Utah

Introduction to North Ogden, Utah

North Ogden, Utah is located 5 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and is 382 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Weber County. The city is part of the Salt Lake City - Ogden metro area. The population of North Ogden is 15,026.

North Ogden History

North Ogden was first settled in 1850 by the cattle ranchers from Ogden. Prior to that, it was inhabited by the Shoshone Indians. However, due to the Shoshone reprisals the early settlers were forced to return to their original homeland. The city was resettled in 1851 by Jonathan Campbell and some of the other families. Sugar beet industry was one of the early important early industries of North Ogden. The city was incorporated on February 1, 1934. David Gilbert Randall was the first city mayor.

North Ogden and nearby Attractions

• Ogden Union Station Museums
• Barn Golf Course
• Powder Mountain
• Treehouse Children's Museum
• Great Salt Lake State Park
• Golden Spike National Historic Site

Things To Do In North Ogden

North Ogden has numerous parks that offer a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can visit the Ogden Union Station Museums, Treehouse Children's Museum, and Golden Spike National Historic Site. The Great Salt Lake State Park and Willard Bay State Park are also worth visiting. The Barn Golf Course, Ben Lomond Golf Course, and Mulligan's Golf Course provide excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. In addition, the city hosts the Cherry Days every year.

North Ogden Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.

North Ogden Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Weber State University, University of Utah, and Salt Lake Community College.

High Points

North Ogden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 18%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of North Ogden, UT

Comparing North Ogden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North Ogden Almanac

North Ogden Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Ogden Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Ogden, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Ogden Colleges

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