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Ozark County, MO
6 cities and towns and 16 ZIP codes in Ozark County, Missouri.
Population
8,873
Land area
745sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
16
Cities and towns in Ozark County
Ozark County at a glance
- Ozark County is 87% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,163, 38% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,600 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $631 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gainesville (1,010), Bakersfield (188) and Sundown (178).
Local data for Ozark County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ozark County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,163
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$168,600
Prices -3.7% in a year
Median rent
$631/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
51.4
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,132), Irish Americans (932), French Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$78.83M
FY 2026, $9,216 per person
PPP loans
$9.98M
814 loans, 1,372 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$50.99K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ozark County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ozark County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
761
Most often 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ozark County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ozark County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ozark County, MO?
- Gainesville is the largest city or town in Ozark County, with about 1,010 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ozark County?
- Ozark County includes 16 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65609, 65618, 65637, 65655, 65666.
- What is the population of Ozark County, MO?
- About 8,873 people live in Ozark County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ozark County?
- Ozark County borders Taney County, Baxter County, AR, Howell County, Marion County, AR, Fulton County, AR, Douglas County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023