The Town FilesOzark, Missouri
City in Christian County · population 21,284 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $254,800
- Household income
- $74,182
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 33.8
Ozark is a city of 21,284 people in Christian County, Missouri. The median home is worth $254,800, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 82% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 82% of Missouri towns.
How Ozark ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ozark is worth $254,800, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $74,182, which is more affordable than 21% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,097 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ozark | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,097 | $855 |
| Median household income | $74,182 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ozark
| People | Ozark | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Ozark
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ozark since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 29, 1991 about 6.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 91 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 146 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 14, 2025.
Severe weather in Christian County since 1996
Christian County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| January 2, 2016 | Flood | EM-3374: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Christian County
Christian County had 20,678 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,911 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Ozark itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Ozark
8 public schools with 5,964 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| OZARK HIGH | 9-12 | 1,795 | 15.7 |
| OZARK JR. HIGH | 7-8 | 981 | 13.6 |
| OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-6 | 898 | 13.4 |
| WEST ELEM. | K-4 | 594 | 12.4 |
| EAST ELEM. | K-4 | 536 | 11.9 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | K-4 | 519 | 11.8 |
| NORTH ELEM. | K-4 | 515 | 11.4 |
| OZARK TIGERPAW EARLY CHILD CTR | PK-K | 126 | 5.3 |
Towns near Ozark
- Nixa, MO4.4 mi · 23,257 people · home $258,700
- Rogersville, MO9.7 mi · 3,897 people · home $217,900
- Battlefield, MO10.2 mi · 5,990 people · home $255,600
- Springfield, MO11.8 mi · 169,176 people · home $177,700
- Clever, MO13.9 mi · 2,918 people · home $200,000
- Republic, MO14.2 mi · 18,750 people · home $211,500
- Strafford, MO17.2 mi · 2,561 people · home $169,400
- Willard, MO21.0 mi · 6,344 people · home $212,900
Ozark questions
Is Ozark, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ozark scores better for retirees than 51% of Missouri towns and quieter than 38%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Ozark?
The median owner-occupied home in Ozark is valued at $254,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,182, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,097 a month.
What is the weather like in Ozark?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 6.8 inches of snow.
Does Ozark get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ozark since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 29, 1991. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)