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Ozark, Missouri
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| City of Ozark | |
Location of Ozark in Christian County, Missouri.
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 Ozark, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Ozark, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| County | Christian |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Named for | Ozark Mountains |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.22 sq mi (31.64 km2) |
| • Land | 12.15 sq mi (31.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 21,284 |
| • Density | 1,752.20/sq mi (676.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65721
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-55766 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0723933 |
Ozark is a city located in Christian County, Missouri. It is also the county seat, which means it is the main town where the county government is located. In 2020, about 21,284 people lived here.
Ozark is the third-largest city in the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area. It is found near a special business route of U.S. Route 65, where it meets Missouri Route 14.
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History of Ozark, Missouri
Ozark got its name from the beautiful Ozark Mountains that surround it. People believe the name "Ozarks" started in the late 1700s or early 1800s. People traveling north from Arkansas would say they were going "to the Ozarks."
Early Settlers and Resources in Ozark
The first known visitor to this area was Henry Schoolcraft in 1818. He studied the land carefully and found lots of lead and zinc, especially in the Elk Valley area. Schoolcraft also saw many wild animals like elk and bear. This area became a popular hunting spot. Sadly, the elk were hunted so much that they disappeared by the 1880s.
Most of the lead and zinc mines in Ozark operated until the early 1900s. The main mining activities happened in the Elk Valley.
Historic Places in Ozark
The Ozark Courthouse Square Historic District is an important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Geography and Climate of Ozark
Ozark is located at 37°1′38″N 93°12′34″W / 37.02722°N 93.20944°W. The city covers a total area of about 11.15 square miles (28.88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Ozark's Weather Patterns
Ozark has a varied climate. Here is a summary of the weather data:
| Climate data for Ozark, Missouri, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2001–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
81 (27) |
85 (29) |
93 (34) |
94 (34) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
109 (43) |
102 (39) |
90 (32) |
82 (28) |
75 (24) |
109 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 63.7 (17.6) |
67.6 (19.8) |
78.3 (25.7) |
84.0 (28.9) |
87.9 (31.1) |
93.5 (34.2) |
96.7 (35.9) |
97.7 (36.5) |
92.1 (33.4) |
85.0 (29.4) |
73.9 (23.3) |
65.7 (18.7) |
100.1 (37.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.3 (6.8) |
48.7 (9.3) |
58.2 (14.6) |
68.2 (20.1) |
76.1 (24.5) |
84.3 (29.1) |
89.1 (31.7) |
88.9 (31.6) |
82.1 (27.8) |
70.1 (21.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
46.9 (8.3) |
67.9 (19.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.8 (0.4) |
36.9 (2.7) |
46.1 (7.8) |
55.8 (13.2) |
64.9 (18.3) |
73.5 (23.1) |
78.0 (25.6) |
76.9 (24.9) |
69.6 (20.9) |
57.6 (14.2) |
45.1 (7.3) |
36.4 (2.4) |
56.1 (13.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.2 (−6.0) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
33.9 (1.1) |
43.3 (6.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
62.7 (17.1) |
66.8 (19.3) |
64.8 (18.2) |
57.1 (13.9) |
45.0 (7.2) |
32.8 (0.4) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
44.4 (6.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 6.1 (−14.4) |
11.5 (−11.4) |
18.1 (−7.7) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
39.5 (4.2) |
51.4 (10.8) |
59.0 (15.0) |
55.3 (12.9) |
45.1 (7.3) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
12.4 (−10.9) |
2.3 (−16.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −11 (−24) |
−16 (−27) |
3 (−16) |
17 (−8) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
51 (11) |
46 (8) |
35 (2) |
19 (−7) |
10 (−12) |
−8 (−22) |
−16 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.44 (62) |
2.41 (61) |
4.24 (108) |
4.70 (119) |
5.34 (136) |
4.68 (119) |
4.06 (103) |
3.16 (80) |
4.20 (107) |
3.58 (91) |
3.71 (94) |
2.75 (70) |
45.27 (1,150) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.8 (7.1) |
3.2 (8.1) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
6.8 (17.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.5 | 5.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 74.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
Population and People of Ozark
Ozark has grown quite a lot over the years. In 2012, it was even called the fastest-growing city in Missouri!
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 235 | — | |
| 1890 | 490 | 108.5% | |
| 1900 | 830 | 69.4% | |
| 1910 | 813 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 798 | −1.8% | |
| 1930 | 885 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 961 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,087 | 13.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,536 | 41.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,384 | 55.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,980 | 25.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,243 | 42.4% | |
| 2000 | 9,665 | 127.8% | |
| 2010 | 17,820 | 84.4% | |
| 2020 | 21,284 | 19.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Ozark's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 21,284 people living in Ozark. There were 7,648 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Ozark are white (88.86%). About 4.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.7%) had children under 18. The average household had about 2.6 people. The median age in Ozark was 34.1 years old.
Economy and Businesses in Ozark
Ozark has been home to several businesses and attractions.
Local Industries and Companies
Simclar Interconnect Technologies, a large factory, used to be in Ozark. It made parts for phones and data networks. In 2007, Simclar moved 115 jobs to Ozark. This was helped by a special tax plan. The company was later renamed Concurrent Manufacturing Solutions LLC.
Sports and Entertainment in Ozark
Ozark was once home to a baseball team called the Springfield/Ozark Mountain Ducks. They played in the Central Baseball League from 1998 to 2003. Their home field was Price Cutter Park.
In 2011, B&B Theatres built a movie theater between Ozark and Nixa. It is located along Route 14.
Event Venues in Ozark
The Belltower Chapel was built in 1912. It was originally the Ozark Christian Church. After being renovated, it is now used for weddings and other events. It is located near the Historic Courthouse Square.
Education in Ozark
Public schools in Ozark are managed by the Ozark R-VI School District. This district includes:
- Ozark High School
- Ozark Junior High School
- Ozark Middle School
- Four elementary schools
- A preschool
Ozark also has a public library, called the Christian County Library.
Notable People from Ozark
- Lucas Harrell, a baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays
- Jake Wesley Rogers, a pop singer-songwriter
See also
In Spanish: Ozark (Misuri) para niños
