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Gainesville, MO
City in Ozark County, Missouri.
Population
1,010
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
352
ZIP codes
0
Gainesville and its ZIP codes
Gainesville at a glance
- Gainesville is about 3.9 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,391, 54% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,500 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $457 a month.
Local data for Gainesville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gainesville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,391
Poverty rate
29.0%
Median home value
$119,500
Median rent
$457/mo
Homeownership
50.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (134), German Americans (67), Scottish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ozark County. PPP loans are for Gainesville.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$34,868
1,519 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,798
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.8M
FY 2026, $9,216 per person
How people get to work
Gainesville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.6%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gainesville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gainesville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
26.2%
U.S. 12.8% +13.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Gainesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PontiacCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| SundownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Oakland, ARCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| TheodosiaVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Gamaliel, ARCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WasolaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| Midway, ARCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| BakersfieldVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Lakeview, ARCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Bull Shoals, ARCity | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| Mountain Home, ARCity | 19 mi | 12 |
| Henderson, ARCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.4 |
| Gassville, ARCity | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| Cotter, ARCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| Briarcliff, ARCity | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| Flippin, ARCity | 25 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gainesville, MO in?
- Gainesville is in Ozark County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Gainesville, MO?
- About 1,010 people live in Gainesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gainesville?
- Nearby places include Pontiac (12 mi), Sundown (13 mi), Oakland, AR (13 mi), Theodosia (13 mi), Gamaliel, AR (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023