Ozark County GIS Maps
Ozark County, Missouri, has 8,553 residents and covers 745 square miles. The population declined 12% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Ozark County is 29153.
Gainesville is the county's largest population center. Ozark County also includes 16 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ozark County Trends
- Population
- 8,553▾
- Median Home Value
- $156,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,945▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Ozark County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ozark County Population
Ozark County had 8,553 residents in 2020. That was 12% lower than in 2010. Ozark County had 989 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 11 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Gainesville, Caulfield and Theodosia.
Population Trend in Ozark County MO
Ozark County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ozark County Zip Codes
Ozark County has 16 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Gainesville (65655), Caulfield (65626) and Theodosia (65761). Gainesville is the largest zip by population, with about 2,806 residents or 33% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 65% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ozark County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65655 | Gainesville | 2,806 | ▾ -11.9% |
| 65626 | Caulfield | 1,637 | — 0% |
| 65761 | Theodosia | 1,085 | ▾ -14.8% |
| 65637 | Dora | 917 | ▾ -19.2% |
| 65760 | Tecumseh | 676 | ▾ -8.5% |
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Ozark County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ozark County Demographics
Ozark County has a median age of 51.9, which makes the county a little older than Missouri overall. About 18.7% of residents are under 18, while 29% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 29% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 12.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ozark County MO
Median Age
51.9
Under 18
18.7%
Age 65+
29%
Bachelor's+
12.4%
Ozark County School Districts
Ozark County is served by 6 public school districts with 2,945 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Ava R-I, Gainesville R-V and Bakersfield R-IV. Those three districts account for about 79% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ozark County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava R-I School District | 1,330 | 45.2% | ▾ -3.3% |
| Gainesville R-V School District | 605 | 20.5% | ▾ -7.1% |
| Bakersfield R-IV School District | 392 | 13.3% | ▴ 1.8% |
| Dora R-III School District | 307 | 10.4% | ▴ 2% |
| Bradleyville R-I School District | 205 | 7% | ▾ -2.8% |
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Ozark County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ozark County Housing & Real Estate
Ozark County has a median home value of $156,400 and a median gross rent of $626. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $333,725 and homes spent about 140 days on the market.
Ozark County Housing Mix
Ozark County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ozark County Housing Trends
Ozark County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ozark County, MO
Ozark County has 356 business listings across 156 categories. The largest categories in Ozark County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (24, 6.7%), Structure And Geography (13, 3.7%), and Post Offices (8, 2.2%). The full Ozark County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ozark County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ozark County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 24 | 6.7% |
| Structure And Geography | 13 | 3.7% |
| Post Offices | 8 | 2.2% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 7 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 7 | 2.0% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 7 | 2.0% |
| Farm | 7 | 2.0% |
| Fire Departments | 6 | 1.7% |
| Rv Park | 6 | 1.7% |
| Medical Offices | 6 | 1.7% |
Ozark County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnabear Ranch | Accommodation | Gainesville |
| J. Douglas Accounting Group | Accountant | Gainesville |
| Cookie's | American Restaurants | Theodosia |
| Bargain Bin | Antique Store | Gainesville |
| ADA Tank Supply | Aquatic Pet Store | Ava |
| Lost creek archery range | Archery Range | Caulfield |
| Jordan's Ozart LLC | Art School | Hardenville |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Hardenville |
| Hodgson Water Mill | Attractions And Activities | Dora |
| Gainesville Livestock Auctions | Auction House | Gainesville |
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Ozark County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ozark County Basemaps
Ozark County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ozark County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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