The Town FilesOgden, Iowa
City in Boone County · population 2,007 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,000
- Household income
- $70,268
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 45.6
Ogden is a city of 2,007 people in Boone County, Iowa. The median home is worth $166,000, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks more of a college town than 85% of Iowa towns, better for retirees than 82% of Iowa towns, better for cycling than 78% of Iowa towns.
How Ogden ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ogden is worth $166,000, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $70,268, which is more affordable than 41% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $733 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ogden | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,000 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $733 | $820 |
| Median household income | $70,268 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ogden
| People | Ogden | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 88.5% |
Weather in Ogden
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 9.1°F. About 39.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.9 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ogden since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 10, 1959 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 15, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 90 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 27, 2008.
Severe weather in Boone County since 1996
Boone County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1930: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Boone County
Boone County had 8,930 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,922 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Ogden itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Ogden
3 public schools with 741 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden Elementary School | PK-5 | 332 | 15.1 |
| Ogden High School | 9-12 | 237 | 12.5 |
| Ogden Middle School | 6-8 | 172 | 19.1 |
Towns near Ogden
- Boone, IA8.0 mi · 12,460 people · home $173,000
- Grand Junction, IA10.7 mi · 725 people · home $77,000
- Woodward, IA14.0 mi · 1,346 people · home $179,900
- Perry, IA14.3 mi · 7,836 people · home $121,400
- Dayton, IA15.5 mi · 772 people · home $114,800
- Madrid, IA15.6 mi · 2,802 people · home $185,600
- Stratford, IA16.7 mi · 707 people · home $89,300
- Jefferson, IA18.1 mi · 4,182 people · home $155,800
Ogden questions
Is Ogden, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ogden scores better for retirees than 82% of Iowa towns and quieter than 61%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Ogden?
The median owner-occupied home in Ogden is valued at $166,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,268, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $733 a month.
What is the weather like in Ogden?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 9.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.1 inches of precipitation a year and 35.9 inches of snow.
Does Ogden get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ogden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 10, 1959. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- 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)