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Ozark, AR
City in Franklin County, Arkansas.
Population
3,551
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
448
ZIP codes
0
Ozark and its ZIP codes
Ozark at a glance
- Ozark is about 7.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 97th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $47,686, 22% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 (34% below Arkansas) and median rent is $721 a month.
Local data for Ozark, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ozark, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,686
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$721/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (408), German Americans (267), Mexican Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Ozark.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,081
4,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $7,752 per person
How people get to work
Ozark, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled21.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ozark, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ozark, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Ozark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wiederkehr VillageCity | 4.8 mi | 4.2 |
| AltusCity | 5 mi | 1.9 |
| DenningTown | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| AlixCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Coal HillCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| MulberryCity | 12 mi | 7.8 |
| HartmanCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| CaulksvilleTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| RatcliffCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| BranchCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| ParisCity | 16 mi | 5.5 |
| DyerCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| SubiacoTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| CharlestonCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| ScrantonCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Morrison BluffTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ozark, AR in?
- Ozark is in Franklin County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Ozark, AR?
- About 3,551 people live in Ozark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ozark?
- Nearby places include Wiederkehr Village (4.8 mi), Altus (5 mi), Denning (7 mi), Alix (8.5 mi), Coal Hill (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023