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South Ogden, Utah

Introduction to South Ogden, Utah

South Ogden, Utah, in Weber county, is located 2 miles S of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and is 381 miles W of Denver, Colorado. Part of the surrounding Salt Lake City - Ogden metro area, the city is not an isolated city. South Ogden is home to approximately 14,377 residents.

South Ogden History

The Mormon pioneers were the first white settlers of South Ogden. Daniel Burch settled in the area in 1848. The area was named Burch Creek in 1850 after Daniel Burch. In its early year, the city was a small farming community. The first school of the area was Burch Creek Elementary and Junior High School and was established in 1897. South Ogden was established as a town on July 6, 1936. It was referred to as the City of Homes by 1946.

South Ogden and nearby Attractions

  • Eccles Community Art Center
  • Treehouse Children's Museum
  • Layton P Ott Planetarium
  • Utah State Railroad Museum
  • Great Salt Lake State Park
  • Pioneer Village

Things To Do In South Ogden

South Ogden offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can visit the Eccles Community Art Center, Pioneer Village, Utah State Railroad Museum, and Treehouse Children's Museum. One can also plan a trip to the Great Salt Lake State Park, East Canyon State Park, Antelope Island State Park, and Willard Bay State Park. Ogden's Historic 25th Street is a few miles away. The local parks include Madison Avenue Park, Club Heights Park, Friendship Park, Nature Park, Glasmann Way Park, and Meadows Park.

South Ogden Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is less than an hour's drive away.

South Ogden Higher Education

Weber State University, Utah State University, and University of Utah provide facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySouth Ogden Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%South Ogden Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%South Ogden Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of South Ogden, UT

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old93
Male Share of the Population83
Senior Citizens710
Well-Paid Single Men610
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Women510
Female Share of the Population39
Age of the Population310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size81
Portion of People Married82

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone39
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime55
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