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Ozark, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,555
Population
448/sq mi density
$49,283
Median Income
$21,995 per capita
$125,100
Home Value
$166,873 Zillow
$726
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
812
Violent Crime/100K
2,407 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,283 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,100 home value, $726/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
812 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Ozark (17)
Buffalo National River
National River
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you arrive, prepare to journey from running rapids to quiet pools while surrounded by massive bluffs as you cruise through the Ozark Mountains down to t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Backcountry Camping, Caving, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horse Camping (see al...
Weather: Summer in the Ozarks can be very hot and humid. Please check the weather forecast prior to your arrival and plan accordingly. The weather the rest of the year has the potential to be wet and cool or d...
Devil's Den State Park
State Park
1,512 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and lawmen who pursued them. From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indi...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Fort Smith weather includes four distinct, yet temperate seasons. Spring and fall are usually mild while late summer is hot and humid. During winter months, temperatures occasionally dip into the teen...
Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area
State Park
12,157 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of years. Ancient thermal springs, mountain views, incredible geology, forested hikes, and abundant cree...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching...
Weather: Average temperatures in Hot Springs can range from about 90°F (32°C) to less than 27°F (-2.7°C). Summer days can be hot and humid, with heat index values up to 110ºF (43ºC). Winter wind chills can mak...
Lake Dardanelle State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Fort Smith State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Ouachita State Park
State Park
448 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Nebo State Park
State Park
2,209 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Falls State Park
State Park
116 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a turning point of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. This 4,400-acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these hallowed grounds. Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Missi...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwat...
Weather: Pea Ridge National Military Park is located in the northwestern part of the state and is on a part of the Ozark Plateau. The climate is hot and humid in the summers, has mild temperatures in the fall,...
Petit Jean State Park
State Park
2,870 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Queen Wihelmina State Park
State Park
470 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rest Area / Wayside Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Way Side Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wister State Park
State Park
1,401 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Withrow Springs State Park
State Park
783 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0