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Ozark

A township of 419 people in Texas County, Missouri
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Conserved land28%10,433 of 37,404 acres
Trails12 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Ozark

Township in the U.S. state of Missouri
419Population

Ozark Township is a township in Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It was erected in 1860, taking its name from the Ozarks range.

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Living in Ozark

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Most working residents leave Ozark for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (11%), Summersville (7%) and Mountain View (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Houston
11%
Summersville
7%
Mountain View
6%
Carroll
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ozark →

Health in Ozark

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

3better than MO·16worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Texas County Memorial HospitalHouston · 11.2 mi · ER
Missouri Ozarks Community Health-HoustonHouston · 11 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 65464, 65468, 65589 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ozark →

Natural hazards in Ozark

63
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ozark →

Climate in Ozark

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Ozark has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

46° / 25°Winter
67° / 44°Spring
86° / 63°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Summersville BranchSummersville · 8.7 miles · 39 hrs a week
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