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Ozark, MO
City in Christian County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65721.
Population
22,417
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,845
ZIP codes
1
Ozark and its ZIP codes
Ozark at a glance
- Ozark is about 20 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $74,182, 5% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,800 (11% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,097 a month.
Local data for Ozark, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ozark, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,182
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$254,800
Median rent
$1,097/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,610), Irish Americans (3,618), Mexican Americans (1,003).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Christian County. PPP loans are for Ozark.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,200
20,884 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,118
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$555M
FY 2026, $6,242 per person
How people get to work
Ozark, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ozark, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,017
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 21°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ozark, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Ozark
1 in or overlapping Ozark. Population shown
Cities near Ozark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont HillsCity | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| NixaCity | 5.5 mi | 9.3 |
| HighlandvilleCity | 6 mi | 4.9 |
| SpartaCity | 6.5 mi | 1.2 |
| RogersvilleCity | 9 mi | 3.8 |
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| BattlefieldCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| SpringfieldCity | 12 mi | 83.3 |
| SaddlebrookeVillage | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| RepublicCity | 14 mi | 16.1 |
| CleverCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| FordlandCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| HurleyCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| StraffordCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| BillingsCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| Merriam WoodsCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ozark, MO in?
- Ozark is in Christian County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Ozark, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ozark include 65721.
- What is the population of Ozark, MO?
- About 22,417 people live in Ozark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ozark?
- Nearby places include Fremont Hills (4.3 mi), Nixa (5.5 mi), Highlandville (6 mi), Sparta (6.5 mi), Rogersville (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023