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Ogden, IA
City in Boone County, Iowa.
Population
1,859
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,359
ZIP codes
0
Ogden and its ZIP codes
Ogden at a glance
- Ogden is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 181st among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $70,268, 6% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,000 (20% below Iowa) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Ogden, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ogden, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,268
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (857), Irish Americans (249), Norwegian Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Ogden.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,858
8,838 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$182M
FY 2026, $6,808 per person
How people get to work
Ogden, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ogden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ogden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Ogden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeaverCity | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| FraserCity | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| BooneCity | 7.6 mi | 9.1 |
| Pilot MoundCity | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| BerkleyCity | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| BoxholmCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Grand JunctionCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| DanaCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RippeyCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| LutherCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BoutonCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WoodwardCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| PatonCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| PerryCity | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| DaytonCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MadridCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ogden, IA in?
- Ogden is in Boone County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ogden, IA?
- About 1,859 people live in Ogden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ogden?
- Nearby places include Beaver (5.8 mi), Fraser (6.4 mi), Boone (7.6 mi), Pilot Mound (7.9 mi), Berkley (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023