Ozark County Summary

Life in Ozark County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ozark County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ozark County:

  • The population in Ozark County is 8,773.

  • The median home value in Ozark County is $217,938.

  • The median income in Ozark County is $42,329.

  • The median rent in Ozark County is $626.

  • The unemployment rate in Ozark County is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Ozark County is 21.7%.

  • The average high in Ozark County is 74.5° and there are 105.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ozark County

List Of Cities & Towns in Ozark County

Gainesville, MO Population 902

Bakersfield, MO Population 246

Sundown, MO Population 190

Theodosia, MO Population 138

Pontiac, MO Population 69

Wasola, MO Population 30

Map Of Ozark County

Ozark County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Ozark County is 74.5°.

  • There are 82.48 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.7 inches of rain each year with 3.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:34 hours of sun each day in Ozark County.

StatOzark County
Mean High74.5
Nice Days82.48
Rainfall105.7
Snowfall3.1
Sunny Hours5:34
74.5°
Average High
105.7
Inches of Rain

Ozark County Demographics

Population over time in Ozark County

The current population in Ozark County is 8,773. The population has decreased -5.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 8,664 -5.2%
2022 9,138 -0.7%
2021 9,207 -

Gender in Ozark County

  • Ozark County is 49.6% female with 4,351 female residents.

  • Ozark County is 50.4% male with 4,421 male residents.

Female
49.6% (4,351)
Male
50.4% (4,421)
Gender Ozark County MO USA
Female 49.6% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 50.4% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Ozark County

Ozark County is:

  • 93.9% White with 8,242 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 39 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 9 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 291 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.9% Hispanic with 167 Hispanic residents.

White
93.9% (8,242)
African American
0.4% (39)
American Indian
0.3% (25)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (9)
Two Or More
3.3% (291)
Hispanic
1.9% (167)

Table: Ozark County By Race

Race Ozark County MO USA
White 93.9% 76.8% 58.2%
African American 0.4% 11.0% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 2.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.3% 4.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.9% 5.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Ozark County, Missouri

  • 9.8% of households in Ozark County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Ozark County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Ozark County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Ozark County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Ozark County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Ozark County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Ozark County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Ozark County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Ozark County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Ozark County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.8% (859)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (462)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.7% (1,111)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.8% (1,212)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (1,292)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.9% (1,655)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.7% (675)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.8% (859)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.0% (261)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (381)
Income Ozark County MO USA
Less than $10,000 9.8% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 4.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.7% 7.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.8% 7.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.7% 13.3% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.8% 16.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.0% 7.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 8.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ozark County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Ozark County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Ozark County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Ozark County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Ozark County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ozark County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Ozark County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Ozark County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ozark County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ozark County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (614)
9-12th Grade
11% (965)
High School / GED
39% (3,421)
Some College
24% (2,105)
Associate's Degree
8% (701)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (614)
Master's Degree
4% (350)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Ozark County MO USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 11% 6% 6%
High School / GED 39% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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