The Town FilesOgden, Michigan
Township in Lenawee County · population 913 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $198,700
- Household income
- $93,029
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 40.0
Ogden is a township of 913 people in Lenawee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $198,700, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Michigan towns, quieter than 73% of Michigan towns.
How Ogden ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ogden is worth $198,700, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $93,029, which is more affordable than 92% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,082 a month. 88.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ogden | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,082 | $955 |
| Median household income | $93,029 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Ogden
| People | Ogden | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Ogden
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.3°F. About 29.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ogden since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 20, 1979 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 20, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 27, 1991.
Severe weather in Lenawee County since 1996
Lenawee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 25,796 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Ogden itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Towns near Ogden
- Metamora, OH4.2 mi · 566 people · home $164,600
- Riga, MI5.8 mi · 1,286 people · home $199,600
- Fairfield, MI5.8 mi · 1,661 people · home $157,000
- Blissfield, MI6.3 mi · 3,277 people · home $169,900
- Palmyra, MI7.2 mi · 2,031 people · home $179,500
- Blissfield, MI7.8 mi · 3,924 people · home $173,500
- Lyons, OH7.8 mi · 602 people · home $158,300
- Madison, MI9.0 mi · 8,439 people · home $174,700
Ogden questions
Is Ogden, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ogden scores better for retirees than 38% of Michigan towns and quieter than 73%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Ogden?
The median owner-occupied home in Ogden is valued at $198,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,029, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $1,082 a month.
What is the weather like in Ogden?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.9 inches of precipitation a year and 31.1 inches of snow.
Does Ogden get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ogden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 20, 1979. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)