A town of 3,551. Public schools that outperform most of Arkansas.
The 3 things Ozark does most differently from other towns.
Where Ozark’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Ozark. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Ozark’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin B Milton Primary School | PK–3 | 527 | A |
| Ozark Upper Elementary School | 4–5 | 251 | B− |
| Ozark Jr. Sr. High School | 8–12 | 629 | C+ |
2.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. County Fairgrounds | — | 23 |
| 2. Ozark Soccer Complex | — | 7 |
| 3. Eastside Park | — | 3 |
About one in 3 of Ozark’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Fort Smith (14%), Clarksville (4%) and Russellville (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
The typical Ozark home is worth about $174,000, up 4.5% in a year, 24% below the Arkansas typical home.
Ozark beats the Arkansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Ozark | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.2% | 18.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 8.6% |
| More smokers | 19.9% | 15.8% |
Ozark reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 82% report less.
Ozark has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
5.5% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 7 places on the National Register.
7 places in Ozark on the National Register of Historic Places.
5 notable people were born in Ozark.
City in Arkansas, United States
Ozark is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States and one of the county's two seats of government. The community is located along the Arkansas River in the Arkansas River Valley on the southern edge of the Ozark Mountains. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 3,542. Incorporated in 1850, Ozark is adjacent to much of Arkansas wine country, and contains a bridge to cross the Arkansas River for travelers heading to points south. The city is also located on Arkansas Highway 23, nicknamed the Pig Trail Scenic Byway, known for its steep drops, sharp curves and scenic mountain views. The name Aux Arcs, later simplified to "Ozark", was given to this bend of the river by the French…
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