Life in Ozark research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ozark over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ozark:
The population in Ozark is 14,348.
The median home value in Ozark is $141,910.
The median income in Ozark is $46,951.
The cost of living in Ozark is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ozark is $773.
The unemployment rate in Ozark is 9.1%.
The poverty rate in Ozark is 25.6%.
The average high in Ozark is 77.1° and the average low is 54.6°.
Crime in Ozark summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ozark. Key points include:
There were 495 total crimes in Ozark in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ozark is 3,449.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ozark is 439.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ozark is 3,010.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ozark is 62.77% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ozark / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 495 | 3,449.5 | 1,924.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 63 | 439.0 | 359.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 13.9 | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 27.9 | 34.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 50 | 348.4 | 291.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 432 | 3,010.5 | 1,565.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 49 | 341.5 | 243.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 351 | 2,446.0 | 1,148.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 32 | 223.0 | 173.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Ozark summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ozark. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ozark is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ozark is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ozark is $141,910.
The median income in Ozark is $46,951.
| Living Expense | Ozark | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 86 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 102 | 100 | |
The average high in Ozark is 77.1° and the average low is 54.6°.
There are 74.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ozark |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
The current population in Ozark is 14,348. The population has decreased -3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,348 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 14,373 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 14,396 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 14,350 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 14,413 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 14,456 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 14,546 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 14,721 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 14,786 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 14,835 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 14,879 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 14,879 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 14,912 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 14,909 | - |
57.0% White with 8,183 White residents.
32.9% African American with 4,719 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 205 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 450 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 757 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ozark | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.0% | 63.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 32.9% | 25.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 5.4% | 19.0% |
Ozark is 51.8% female with 7,427 female residents.
Ozark is 48.2% male with 6,921 male residents.
| Gender | Ozark | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Ozark completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Ozark completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Ozark completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Ozark completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Ozark completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Ozark completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Ozark completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ozark completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ozark completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ozark | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
10.6% of households in Ozark earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in Ozark earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.8% of households in Ozark earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Ozark earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Ozark earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Ozark earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Ozark earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.7% of households in Ozark earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Ozark earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Ozark earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ozark | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.6% | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 5.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.8% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 16.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.7% | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 7.2% | 12.6% |