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Ozark, AL


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Ozark, Alabama

Ozark, Alabama, in Dale county, is 22 miles NW of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 174 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Dothan area. There are 15,119 residents in Ozark.

The People and Families of Ozark

In Ozark, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ozark had a median family income of $38,633.

Political Inclinations

Ozark folks tended to give their money ($7,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Ozark Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ozark that were owner-occupied was 64%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Ozark, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ozark strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOzark Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ozark Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ozark Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ozark Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Ozark Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Ozark Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ozark, AL

Comparing Ozark to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents105
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime23

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