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Ozark, MO

Ozark is a city in and the county seat of Christian County, Missouri. Its population was 21,284 as of the 2020 census. Ozark is also the third largest city in the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area, and is centered along a business loop of U.S. Route 65, where it intersects with Missouri Route 14.

Ozark was named after the Ozark Mountains, in which it is situated. The Ozark Courthouse Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

The name Ozarks is believed to have begun sometime in the late 1700s or early 1800s from those living in the Arkansas area who were heading north and said they were going to the Ozarks.

The first settler to visit the area is believed to be Henry Schoolcraft, who arrived in 1818. During that time he studied extensively the geological makeup of the area and noted the high concentration of lead and zinc. Notably, in the Elk Valley area. Schoolcraft noted on the abundance of elk, bears, and other wildlife in the area. This later became the area's hunting grounds, until the elk were hunted to extinction in the 1880s. Most of the lead and zinc mines functioned until the early 1900's. The majority of the mining done in Ozark, Missouri was done in the Elk Valley area.

Ozark is located at 37°1′38″N 93°12′34″W (37.027111, −93.209572). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.15 square miles (28.88 km2), of which 11.10 square miles (28.75 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.

The 2020 United States census counted 21,284 people, 7,648 households, and 5,238 families in Ozark. The population density was 1,751.8 per square mile (676.5/km2). There were 8,132 housing units at an average density of 669.3 per square mile (258.5/km2). The racial makeup was 88.86% (18,913) white, 0.92% (196) black or African-American, 0.58% (123) Native American, 0.58% (124) Asian, 0.09% (19) Pacific Islander, 1.3% (276) from other races, and 7.67% (1,633) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.2% (850) of the population.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,995 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,275) and the median family income was $67,842 (+/- $9,725). Males had a median income of $39,931 (+/- $2,397) versus $27,374 (+/- $4,454) for females. The median income for those above 16 was $33,969 (+/- $3,180). Approximately, 10.4% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under 18 and 18.3% of those ages 65 or over.

Ozark places a high priority on the health and wellness of its residents. The Ozark Community Center provides extensive facilities including fitness classes like spinning, pilates, and martial arts, as well as a full snack bar for post-workout refreshments. The city is committed to providing quality healthcare services, with CoxHealth Ozark and Mercy Hospital Ozark offering a range of medical facilities to cater to the community's well-being. Valariea WellSpa offers a range of spa treatments to relax and rejuvenate. For integrative healthcare, Loehr Health Center combines chiropractic care with wellness services. Kare Health & Wellness focuses on functional medicine and personalized health plans. Bella Medici Medical Spa provides advanced aesthetic treatments for skin health.
 

Top sites in Ozark, Mo include Finley Farms, Stained Glass Theatre, Willmore Lodge, and Smallin Civil War Cave.

Population: 22,512 (2022). Elevation: 1,168 ft (356 m). Area: 12.22 sq mi (31.64 km2). ZIP Code: 65721. Area code: 417.

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What is the cost of living in Ozark, MO?

Ozark is a city in Christian County, Missouri, with a population of 19,418. The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Ozark is $36,884 a year — greater than the annual cost of living for Missouri of $33,726 yet less than the national figure of $38,433. Housing is one of the largest components of the cost of living. In Ozark, the median home value is $148,900, less than the national median home value of $204,900.

Why is Missouri called Ozark?

Ozark, Missouri was founded in 1841 and was named after the Ozark Mountains, which rise nearby. After the Civil War, Ozark became a center of agricultural trade, with businesses and industries sprouting up to serve local farmers. By the late 1800s, Ozark had become a bustling hub of commerce, with a courthouse, a newspaper, and several hotels, saloons, and stores lining the town's streets.

Is Ozark, MO a good place to live?

Ozark is in Christian County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Ozark offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Ozark and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ozark are highly rated.

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Valariea WellSpa

Loehr Health Center

Kare Health & Wellness

Bella Medici Medical Spa

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