Health Profile of Ogden, Utah
Ogden Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Ogden Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Ogden | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.6% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Ogden is 75.4 years, about 4.6 years shorter than the Utah average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 13.7%, higher than the Utah average of 8.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.6% of residents, higher than the Utah average of 13.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,154 residents in Ogden are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,142 361 men · 781 women
- 75–84 2,590 1,090 men · 1,500 women
- 65–74 5,373 2,520 men · 2,853 women
- 50–64 13,049 6,591 men · 6,458 women
Younger residents
20,123 residents in Ogden are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,678 2,930 boys · 2,748 girls
- 7–12 5,736 3,089 boys · 2,647 girls
- 3–7 4,891 2,650 boys · 2,241 girls
- 0–3 3,817 2,009 boys · 1,808 girls
About 3,616 residents in Ogden (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Ogden | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.0% | 29.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Ogden is about 22% higher than in Utah. The rate of cancer in Ogden is about 21% lower than in Utah.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Ogden | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.0% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% | 11.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Ogden is about 34% higher than in Utah.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 86,232 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 948,550 minutes a day and 346.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ogden is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.74 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Ogden | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.98 | 4.90 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Ogden is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ogden, Utah has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Utah, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Ogden, Utah.
How healthy is Ogden, Utah?
Ogden, Utah has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Ogden, Utah?
People in Ogden, Utah can expect to live 75.4 years on average, 4.6 years shorter than the Utah average of 80.0.
What percentage of Ogden, Utah residents are uninsured?
13.7% of residents in Ogden, Utah have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 5.3 points above the Utah rate of 8.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Ogden, Utah?
36.0% of adults in Ogden, Utah are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.5 points above the Utah rate of 29.5%.
What health issue is more common in Ogden, Utah than elsewhere?
Compared with Utah as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 24.4%, about 34% higher than the Utah rate of 18.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Ogden, Utah go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 86,232 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 948,550 minutes a day and 346.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ogden is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.74 lifetimes a year.
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