Ozark, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
21,953 Population 1,807/sq mi density
$69,372 Median Income $32,067 per capita
$230,600 Home Value $320,956 Zillow
$1,003 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
81 Violent Crime/100K 700 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,372 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ozark, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,372
8% below
$32,067 per capita
Home Value
$230,600
18% below
Zillow: $320,956
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
14% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
79% below
700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Ozark Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ozark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
82%
Rent
86%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ozark a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ozark residents earn a median household income of $69,372 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,067. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ozark is $230,600 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,956. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Ozark reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 700/100K.

Education

33.0% of adults in Ozark hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ozark has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,953
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,807/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,372
Per Capita$32,067
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty11.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,600
Rent$1,003
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$320,956
Housing Units8,568
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent81/100K
Property700/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.8%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

Ozark was founded in 1818.
The median home in Ozark was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (61 miles).
12.2% of the population has a disability.