City profile
Ozark, MO
Christian County · Population 22,417
Ozark is a town in Christian County, MO with about 22,417 residents and a typical home value near $255,000. It is 13 miles from Springfield, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$254,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,590
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 67/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Heat wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
159 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
22,417
Black population
1.5%
County
Christian County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 22,417 residents
- Typical home value about $255,000
- 13 miles from Springfield, MO
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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