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Ozark, MO

Founded 1818Christian CountyElev. 356 m
Population
21,953
Median home
$230,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Ozark

Ozark is a city in Missouri with about 21,953 residents. Ozark was founded in 1818 and sits in Christian County. The median age is 33.5 and the median household income is $69,372. Homes carry a median value of $230,600, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.5%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,953
Median age
33.5
Median household income
$69,372
Per-capita income
$32,067
Poverty rate
14.2%
High-school grad or higher
92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
23.6 min
Work from home
8.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black1.2%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41%
Sales & office20.4%
Service15.9%
Production, transportation & material moving13.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$230,600
Median gross rent
$1,003/mo
Owner-occupied
66.2%
Median year built
2001
Households
8,359
Avg. household size
2.59

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Ozark has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading65%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

OZARK HIGHHighGrades 9–12
OZARK JR. HIGHMiddleGrades 7–8
OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
EAST ELEM.Elementary
NORTH ELEM.Elementary
OZARK TIGERPAW EARLY CHILD CTRElementary
SOUTH ELEM.Elementary
WEST ELEM.Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime64% below national
Ozark139
Missouri474
United States386
↓ 53% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime51% below national
Ozark949
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 58% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ozark Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ozark.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Christian County
Ice stormRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ozark is in Christian County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ozark was founded in 1818 and sits in Christian County. Elevation ~356 m.

Map of Ozark
Ozark, MO
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Registered sex offenders in Ozark, MO (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Ozark, Missouri.

Charles Jonathan Williams, 42
Ozark · 65721
AKA Charles Null Williams, Charles J Williams
William Murrey Walker, 83
Ozark · 65721
AKA William M Walker
James Michael Jones, 36
Ozark · 65721
AKA James Michael Jones, Mike Null Jones

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Ozark — frequently asked

What is the population of Ozark, Missouri?
Ozark has a population of about 21,953, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ozark?
The median home value in Ozark is $230,600, and the median gross rent is $1,003/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ozark safe? What is the crime rate?
Ozark Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 139 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ozark face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Christian County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, heat wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Ozark?
Ozark has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ozark?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Ozark. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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