Lake Ozark, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,451 Population 341/sq mi density
$80,476 Median Income $46,011 per capita
$308,700 Home Value $325,476 Zillow
$1,017 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
223 Violent Crime/100K 446 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,476 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$308,700 home value, $1,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Ozark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates38.1986°N, 92.6388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 119 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 58 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 67 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 22 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 118 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 98 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 106 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

406 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 86 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 94 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 15 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 79 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 37 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 41 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 51 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 43 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 39 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 72 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 51 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 100 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 38 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 53 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 50 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 37 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 47 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Lake Ozark has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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