Ozark, Missouri

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  1. Overview - Life In Ozark
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Ozark
  3. Crime In Ozark
  4. Cost of Living In Ozark
  5. Gender In Ozark
  6. Household Income For Ozark
  7. Education In Ozark
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Ozark
About Ozark, Missouri
Is Ozark, Missouri a good place to live?
Ozark is a city in Missouri state in USA with a population of 20216 residents.. The poverty rate of Ozark is 13.8%, which is 1% lower than national average. The typical household in Ozark earns $58995 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 42.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Ozark, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Ozark remained 4.1%, which is 13% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Ozark, only 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Ozark is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Ozark is $161600 , which is 30% lower than national average. While median income in Ozark remained $58995, which is 13% lower than national average.
Population
20216
Unemployment
4.1%
13% NAT AVG.
Poverty
13.8%
1% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$161600
30% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$58995
13% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$899
23% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
92
8% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 7
Unemployed People
1 in 24
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 24
People Earning < $50,000
42.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 3.1
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.1
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing70%

Affordability80%

Safety60%

Amenities85%

Diversity50%

Education85%

Commute80%

Is Ozark, Missouri safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Ozark, Missouri is 16% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Ozark is 29% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Ozark is 13% lower than national average. You have 1 in 355 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 57 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
412
Violent : 57
Property : 355
Total Crime
16% NAT. AVG.
36% STATE AVG.
1981.9 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
29% NAT. AVG.
49% STATE AVG.
274.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
13% NAT. AVG.
33% STATE AVG.
1707.7 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Ozark
Violent crime
1 in 355
Property crime
1 in 57
Robbery
1 in 5054
Burglary
1 in 674
Assault
1 in 439
Car Theft
1 in 842
Ozark : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Missouri 62 61 65 60 69
In USA 1522 1502 1679 1328 1336
Ozark : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Missouri 43 40 45 39 44
In USA 1141 330 941 992 1099

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Ozark
Missouri
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 57 274.2 542.71 387.8
Murder 0 0 11.75 6.5
Robbery 4 19.2 74.37 73.9
Assault 46 221.3 413.33 279.7
Rape 7 33.7 43.26 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Ozark
 Missouri
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 355 1707.7 2531.04 1,958.2
Burglary 30 144.3 378.77 314.2
Larceny 301 1448 1759.05 1,398
Car Theft 24 115.5 393.22 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Ozark Missouri National Avg.
Services 93 95 100
Groceries 101 96 100
Health 101 96 100
Housing 77 77 100
Transportation 87 91 100
Utilities 88 97 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Ozark Missouri Country
Female 54.1% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 45.9% 49.1% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Ozark Missouri Country
Less than $10,000 4.1% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 4.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.5% 9.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 10% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.2% 13.7% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.3% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.9% 13% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 14.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 5.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Ozark Missouri Country
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 26% 31% 27.0%
Other College 21% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 12% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Ozark Missouri Country
White 91% 78.8% 60.1%
African American 1.5% 11.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.9% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.2% 4.3% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity