Weber County has always been a place where opportunity happens, with its roots in a legacy of unity, hard work, and innovation. From the early settlers to the present day, we have embraced progress, setting a course that benefits residents and businesses alike. That legacy is alive and well today, driving the transformation of Ogden’s downtown core and strengthening our overall economic landscape countywide.
Our county’s economy continues to experience remarkable strength, with significant contributions from the growing number of small businesses. These enterprises make up the backbone of our community, driving job creation, innovation, and economic diversity.
The MakeOgden initiative is bringing new energy and vision to our historic city center, creating a vibrant urban environment that honors Ogden’s heritage while offering modern opportunities for growth. With new infrastructure, retail, dining, and housing developments, downtown Ogden continues to prove itself as a magnet for businesses, visitors, and residents.
Weber County’s economic resilience, even in the face of global challenges, speaks to the hard work and dedication of our local businesses, government, educators, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits. We have consistently provided a stable environment that creates prosperity and opportunity.
Civic and business leaders alike remain committed to ensuring that growth is supported and continues. We are working to create an environment where businesses of all sizes can thrive, while preserving the quality of life that makes Weber County such a special place to live, work, and visit.
Whether you’ve been a resident for years or are new to the area, I invite you to explore all that Weber County has to offer. Together, we are building a community where success, opportunity, and a bright future are within everyone’s reach.
THE CITIES OF WEBER COUNTY
Ogden
As Weber County’s largest city and as the second-largest metropolitan area in Utah, Ogden serves as the economic core of northern Utah. With about 60 percent of Weber County’s goods and services produced in Ogden, it’s also the county’s employment center.
Farr West
Named after former resident Lorin Farr, Farr West features rural open spaces with working farms and dairies while also offering easy access to the I-15 freeway. Enjoy Smith Family Park, with its fish pond, zipline and two-story play structure, as well as Remuda Golf Course, a regulation 18-hole, par 72 course with a full-sized driving range.
Harrisville
Harrisville is a tight-knit, caring community located two miles northwest of downtown Ogden. Central to the city is Harrisville Park, which features a disc golf course, a fishing pond, playgrounds and a splash pad. The city also offers a community garden as well as park boweries and a bicentennial cabin for use by residents only.
Hooper
Some of Hooper’s unique traits include unobstructed night skies, a strong sense of history and various kinds of open space. Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake also lies within its border. Together, Hooper’s location, agricultural uses and natural features combine to create a rural, neighborly culture.
Huntsville
As Weber County’s smallest municipality, Huntsville has evolved from a sleepy agricultural community to a bustling, year-round outdoor recreation area. Its prime location next to beautiful Pineview Reservoir places it just a short drive away from multiple world-class ski resorts.
Marriott-Slaterville
Marriott-Slaterville is located west of Ogden and encompasses a generous amount of farmland and small subdivisions. The Utah House of Representatives adopted a resolution designating Marriott-Slaterville as Utah’s Model Open Space City; the community promotes local agriculture and sustainability.
North Ogden
North Ogden rests at the base of Ben Lomond Peak, a prominent mountain on the Wasatch Front. Residents have easy access to North Ogden Canyon and Nordic Valley Ski Resort. It’s a family-oriented community where walking, hiking and mountain biking trails as well as other public amenities are plentiful.
Plain City
Located on the west side of Weber County near Willard Bay Reservoir, Plain City offers a serene lifestyle that promotes community accord, simple entertainment and close family relations. It consists of subdivisions surrounded by farmland and open spaces
Pleasant View
Pleasant View is a beautiful bedroom community with a strong sense of heritage and belonging. Located at the base of Ben Lomond Peak, the city has large residential lots in the foothills and a commercial corridor located mainly along SR-89 and 2700 North that is steadily growing.
Riverdale
Riverdale is known for its bustling commercial district, but it also has a vibrant residential community. It offers the convenience of countless business and dining options along with freeway access, and its southern border is adjacent to Hill Air Force Base.
Roy
Roy is situated just west of the north gate to Hill Air Force Base. The city is home to a FrontRunner commuter rail station, and residents enjoy the Roy Recreation Complex, which includes a swimming pool, basketball courts, weight room, indoor track, as well as the outdoor Roy Aquatic Center.
South Ogden
Modern historical development of South Ogden as a suburban community was spurred by its easy access to major employment centers including Hill Air Force Base and Ogden City. Today, it remains a beautiful place to work and live with its diverse neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Uintah
Uintah is located at the mouth of Weber Canyon and is bordered by the Weber River on the south and west. The town largely serves as a bedroom community for Ogden and Salt Lake City. It is a tradition for the town to turn out each spring on “U-Day” to whitewash the big block letter “U” on the mountain east of town.
Washington Terrace
Washington Terrace has all the advantages of a smaller community while being in close proximity to the goods, services, educational, professional and cultural opportunities of larger metropolitan areas. With a high school, junior high and multiple elementary schools, it’s perfect for families of school-aged children.
West Haven
West Haven has a diversity of lifestyles; opportunities range from farms and ranches to top-ranked commercial properties with optic fiber. West Haven boasts “no property tax” and has outstanding open space, including 13 parks and miles of open trails. The city offers regional recreation programs for youth and adults.
UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES
Weber County is governed by the Weber County Commission. In this form of government, the commissioners fulfill both legislative and administrative functions. The commissioners develop policies for the county, then work to carry out those policies. Several communities within Weber County are unincorporated, meaning services such as policing are provided by the county. While often small from a population standpoint and farther away from the center of activity, these communities can offer impressive amenities. Weber County’s unincorporated areas are Eden, Liberty, Nordic Valley, Reese, Taylor, Warren and West Weber.