2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Ogden, UT vs Ouray, CO

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Highlights
- Household income in Ouray, is 13% more than it is in Ogden and is 5% below the National Average.
- Ogden unemployment rate is 3.8%.
- Ouray unemployment rate is 6.3%.
 Ogden, UTOuray, COUnited States
 Unemployment Rate3.8%6.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.9%5.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth38.7%53.3%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.1%9.5%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.0%4.6%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$28,695$38,287$37,638
 Household Income$58,284$65,647$69,021
 Family Median Income$67,188$75,278$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Ogden, UTOuray, COUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K10.3%0.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.3%0.0%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K9.4%14.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.4%1.9%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.9%11.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.2%9.2%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K11.3%24.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.3%16.0%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K14.1%9.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.9%5.2%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K3.9%8.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Ogden, UTOuray, COUnited States
 Management, business, finance12.1%31.9%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science5.1%3.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%5.3%1.8%
 Legal0.6%0.4%1.2%
 Education, library5.2%4.7%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.2%1.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.9%0.0%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.4%0.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.1%0.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving5.3%8.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.4%16.5%3.6%
 Personal care2.3%2.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.4%24.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.5%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.8%0.0%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving21.7%1.8%13.1%
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 15 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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