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Ozark, MO


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Ozark, Missouri

Ozark, Missouri, in Christian county, is 14 miles S of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 162 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is in the Springfield area. There are 9,665 residents in Ozark.

The People and Families of Ozark

In Ozark, about 58% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Ozark.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ozark had a median family income of $40,069. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Ozark.

Political Inclinations

Ozark folks tended to give their money ($8,825) 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 62%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Ozark, 95% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Ozark, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ozark College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ozark Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ozark, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population11
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents73
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime33

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