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Living in Ozark

The city had 6 schools in 2026. Ozark, a city in the United States, had a population of 14,327 in July 2026. In July 2026, 54.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 40 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Ozark?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$694 per month, while the median home value was US$148,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 64.9%, and the vacancy rate was 11.3% in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Ozark yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$694/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct11.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent610 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count341 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 569 people of 14,269 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$48,944 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Ozark is 9.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Ozark 9.1%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd48,944 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct61.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct83.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct12.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct12.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,219 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,842 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate9.11 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ozark. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ozark. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct88.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct22.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents40 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,899 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ozark when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOzark highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Ozark highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego764Ozarkrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,449 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count55 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute23.51 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportHEY3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport13 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ozark. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ozark.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Ozark average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Ozark average monthly precipitation, mm0408012016012112212012274129151157836999121JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.5 · Feb 18.78 · Mar 22.72 · Apr 26.28 · May 30.67 · Jun 32.94 · Jul 34.06 · Aug 33.33 · Sep 31.33 · Oct 27.11 · Nov 21.72 · Dec 17.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.33 · Feb 6.28 · Mar 9.33 · Apr 12.89 · May 17.78 · Jun 21.56 · Jul 22.61 · Aug 22.22 · Sep 19.61 · Oct 13.83 · Nov 8.17 · Dec 5.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 10.44 · Feb 12.56 · Mar 16 · Apr 19.56 · May 24.22 · Jun 27.28 · Jul 28.33 · Aug 27.78 · Sep 25.5 · Oct 20.5 · Nov 14.94 · Dec 11.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 120.9 · Feb 122.4 · Mar 119.9 · Apr 121.7 · May 74.17 · Jun 129 · Jul 151.1 · Aug 156.7 · Sep 83.06 · Oct 68.58 · Nov 99.31 · Dec 120.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M329.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,190 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.75 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan13.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ozark residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96%Foreign residents 4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.83 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents569 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density161.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population14,269 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population14,377 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Ozark a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–53%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student46%strong on cost, weak on work · range 35–57%
Family49%strong on family, weak on cost · range 39–59%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–56%
Foreign residents569 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population14,269 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.56 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent610 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary2,219 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)2,842 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd148,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes64.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour45.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct72.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct10.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct18.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct93.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus4,738 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct5.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct79.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Ozark?

The median gross salary is 2,842 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Ozark?

The unemployment rate is 9.11 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Ozark?

Police recorded 3,449 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Ozark?

The published population is 14,269 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Ozark?

569 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Ozark a good place to live?

Ozark may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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