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Ozark, Alabama

Introduction to 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.

Ozark History

Originally, Ozark was inhabited by the Creek Indians. The city was named by a traveler from the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. The city's first European settler was John Merrick Sr., a Revolutionary War veteran. He settled in Ozark in 1822. Initially, the area was named Merricks, after its first settler, and was renamed Woodshop. The city adopted its current name in 1855. Ozark was incorporated in 1870.

Ozark and nearby Attractions

  • Ozark Country Club
  • Martindale Plaza Shopping Center
  • West View Heights Chapel
  • Jernegans Pond
  • Sam Dale Park
  • Southeast Alabama Qdm Association

Things To Do In Ozark

Claybank Jamboree is the local festival that is organized in October. The city also hosts the annual Jazz Fest in the month of April. The city has several historic places such as the Dowling Museum and Wiregrass Museum of Art. The Blue Springs State Park is also worth visiting. It spreads over 106 acres of land and has recreational facilities such as swimming, a playground, camping, and picnic areas.

Ozark Transportation

Dothan Regional Airport is the closest airport to Ozark.

Ozark Higher Education

George C Wallace State Community College, Troy State University, and Auburn University are among the nearby educational institutions of Ozark.

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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