Ogden is a city in Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,007 at the time of the 2020 census, down 1.8% from 2,044 in the 2010 census. It is part of the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

Official town website ↗

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code50212

Area code515

Living in Ogden

Housing in Ogden

$237K▲ 4.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ogden home is worth about $237,000, up 4.6% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market48

Sale-to-list96.8%

Sold in May5

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Ogden

A⁺

Safety Grade A+

Ogden reports less crime per resident than 95% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Ogden 0.5

Iowa 2.4

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Ogden 1.5

Iowa 12

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Ogden

Full picture →

Most working residents leave Ogden for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Ames (20%), Boone (15%) and Des Moines (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Ames

20%

Boone

15%

Des Moines

Ankeny

8%Work in townlive and work in Ogden 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 330Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ogden →

Health in Ogden

Health Grade B

Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 73% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Iowa

1better than IA·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.7%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better 10%More adults who have had cancerIA 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Boone County HospitalBoone · 7.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Center of DaytonDayton · 15.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ogden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ogden →

Natural hazards in Ogden

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Ogden flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Ogden

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ogden →

Climate in Ogden

Full climate →

Ogden has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 14°Winter

60° / 38°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

62° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Ogden get?About 36 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around Apr 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Ogden →

Schools in Ogden

All Ogden schools →

A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Ogden’s kids attend outperform 81% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictOgden Comm School DistrictSchools3

Ogden Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 321 students Ogden Middle School BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 158 students Ogden High School B+High · Grades 9–12 · 234 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.