Ozark County, MO

County in Missouri, Midwest · ranked on 37 metrics

Rank among US counties

Ozark County, MO is a county in Missouri with a population of 9,245 (2,434th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,285th of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,938th of 3,093), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,923rd of 3,094), Median Income (1,845th of 2,000).

Population
9,245
2,434th highest of 3,094
Density
12.4
2,451st highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
8.53%
350th highest of 3,094
Area
745
1,169th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Missouri

At a glance

Median household income
$44,163
2,938th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$168,600
1,806th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$631
2,934th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
6.3%
161st highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
21.5%
351st highest of 3,094
College degree
15.3%
2,659th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
42.3%
379th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
12.4%
916th highest of 2,916
Average commute
30 minutes
532nd highest of 3,094
Home broadband
78.7%
2,798th highest of 3,094
Climate
57.1°F average
35°F in January, 78°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +70.0
84.6% Republican, 14.6% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$631
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 154th of 3,090
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,091st of 2,916
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year4,209
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,223rd of 3,050
  4. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$168,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,285th of 3,092
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,614th of 2,916
  6. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,357
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,835th of 3,050
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)12.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,985th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)12.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,184th of 2,916
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)29.6
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,563rd of 3,094
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)15.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,659th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Smoke (%)24.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,858th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)22.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,764th of 2,916
  3. Median Household Income$44,163
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,938th of 3,093
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)6.3%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,923rd of 3,094
  5. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)35.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,717th of 2,916
  6. Median Income$44,163
    Poorest Counties
    1,845th of 2,000
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)27.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,644th of 2,916
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)78.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,798th of 3,094
  9. Adults with Depression (%)28.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,616th of 2,916
  10. Poverty Rate (%)21.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,744th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (25), weakest Health (20). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Hickory County, MO94% similar
  2. Pickett County, TN90% similar
  3. Izard County, AR89% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  4. Douglas County, MO88% similar
  5. Fulton County, AR88% similar

Data stories that include Ozark County, MO

Each story charts two statistics across US counties, Ozark County, MO among them. Its values are under each title.

Quick answers

What is the population of Ozark County, MO?
Ozark County, MO has a population of 9,245, 2,434th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Ozark County, MO rank best at?
Among US counties, Ozark County, MO ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,285th of 3,092).
Where does Ozark County, MO rank worst?
Ozark County, MO ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,938th of 3,093); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,923rd of 3,094); Median Income (1,845th of 2,000).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Ozark County, MO?
Rankodex ranks Ozark County, MO on 37 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

37 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics