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Who Gets Benefits in Ozark County, MO
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 14.7%
- Missouri 9.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 7.3%
- Missouri 5.1%
- With Social Security income
- 51.7%
- Missouri 32.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.5%
- Missouri 1.9%
Ozark County has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)54714.7%
- Social Security income1,91951.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2707.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)561.5%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark County, MO | 14.7% | 7.3% | 51.7% | 1.5% |
| Missouri | 9.8% | 5.1% | 32.8% | 1.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Ozark County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 37.1% | 8.9% | 44.9% | 1.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Ozark County, MO?
- 14.7% of households in Ozark County, MO received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 51.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Ozark County compare with Missouri?
- The households getting snap in Ozark County is 14.7%, compared with 9.8% for Missouri as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates